Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamesetta since 1924
Babies named Jamesetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 128 |
| 1950s | 176 |
| 1960s | 155 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jamesetta is a feminine diminutive of James, a derivation of the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob). First recorded in the U.S. in 1924, it saw its peak year in 1950, fitting the mid-century fashion for elaborated feminine forms like -etta and -ina. Despite that peak, Jamesetta has never been a common name, and it remains off the current top 1000 list, with a stable trajectory in recent decades. Its rarity today gives it a vintage charm, comparable to similar stylized feminine names such as Louetta and Marietta. The name carries the meaning of its root, James, which is traditionally interpreted as 'supplanter' from the biblical Jacob narrative.
Jamesetta is a feminine diminutive of James, derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob). It follows a pattern of creating feminine forms by adding the suffix -etta, popular in the mid-20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1924 and saw moderate use, peaking in 1950.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jamie, Etta, Jetta
Variants: Jamietta, Jamesina
Sibling names for Jamesetta
Names that share Jamesetta's style, for a brother or sister.
