Holding steady.
Popularity of Jeannetta since 1892
Babies named Jeannetta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jeannetta's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 34 |
| 1900s | 57 |
| 1910s | 112 |
| 1920s | 192 |
| 1930s | 167 |
| 1940s | 217 |
| 1950s | 252 |
| 1960s | 189 |
| 1970s | 152 |
| 1980s | 106 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jeannetta is a feminine diminutive of Jeanne, the French form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1892 and saw its peak in 1906. Although never among the top-ranked names, it has maintained a steady, if low-level, presence over the decades. Its trajectory remains stable, and it has not experienced a revival in recent years. Jeannetta is not common enough to have a 1-in-N figure, and no top states are recorded, suggesting its use is scattered nationally. The name offers a vintage, elaborate alternative to more common forms like Jeanette or Jeannette.
Jeannetta is a diminutive form of Jeanne, the French feminine variant of John, which derives from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The name emerged in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland and the United States, as an elaboration of Jean or Jane. It saw its peak popularity in the United States in 1906.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jean, Jan, Nettie, Netta
Sibling names for Jeannetta
Names that share Jeannetta's style, for a brother or sister.
