Holding steady.
Popularity of Jannett since 1906
Babies named Jannett per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jannett's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 65 |
| 1940s | 129 |
| 1950s | 175 |
| 1960s | 142 |
| 1970s | 104 |
| 1980s | 143 |
| 1990s | 125 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jannett is a rare variant of Janet that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1906. That year also marked its peak popularity, though exact rank is not available. The name has seen very limited use since, with records showing a stable but minimal presence. While it shares the same ultimate derivation as Janet, its unique spelling sets it apart as a distinctive choice. Parents drawn to vintage names with an uncommon twist may find Jannett appealing, though it has never charted widely.
Jannett is likely a variant of Janet, a Scottish diminutive of Jane, itself the feminine form of John. John derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. The spelling with a double 'n' is a less common variant that emerged in the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jan, Nettie, Janey
Sibling names for Jannett
Names that share Jannett's style, for a brother or sister.
