Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Jetty since 1917
Babies named Jetty per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 |
| 1920s | 50 | 5 |
| 1930s | 78 | 0 |
| 1940s | 67 | 0 |
| 1950s | 42 | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 8 |
| 2020s | 13 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Jetty is a rare unisex name that saw its peak usage in 1940, when it ranked highest on U.S. records. Its trajectory has been stable, never widespread but persistently present since its first recorded appearance in 1917. In the latest year (2025), it appeared with a rank of 14,942 and a frequency of 1 in 321,453 births, maintaining a low-profile existence. No top states are associated with the name, underscoring its scattered, non-regional use. The name's etymology is uncertain, but its style aligns with early 20th-century diminutive forms, giving it a vintage, affectionate feel.
Jetty is a rare given name of uncertain derivation. It may have originated as a diminutive of names such as George, John, or Jesse, following a pattern of affectionate shortenings. Alternatively, it could be a direct adoption of the English word 'jetty,' meaning a structure projecting into water, used as a surname before transfer to a given name. Its use as a first name appears modestly in early 20th-century U.S. records, with no established cultural or linguistic root beyond English.
Sibling names for Jetty
Names that share Jetty's style, for a brother or sister.
