Holding steady.
Popularity of Jennett since 1892
Babies named Jennett per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jennett's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 103 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 97 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 70 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Jennett first appeared in U.S. records in 1892, its peak year, when it was used for a handful of baby girls. Although it has never ranked in the national Top 1000, its trajectory has been stable over the decades, remaining consistently rare rather than disappearing entirely. With no recorded usage in recent years from the Social Security data, Jennett is an uncommon historic name that reflects Scottish heritage. It has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting a scattered but persistent presence.
Jennett is a Scottish variant of Janet, which itself is a diminutive of Jane, the feminine form of John. The name has been used in Scotland since at least the 17th century. Its precise derivation is unclear, but it likely arose as a pet form of Janet, with the -ett suffix indicating 'little' or 'young'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jen, Nettie
Sibling names for Jennett
Names that share Jennett's style, for a brother or sister.
