Holding steady.
Popularity of Joette since 1931
Babies named Joette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 288 |
| 1950s | 859 |
| 1960s | 413 |
| 1970s | 253 |
| 1980s | 99 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Joette is a mid-20th century feminine elaboration of Jo, a diminutive for Joanna or Josephine. The name first entered the U.S. baby name records in 1931 and reached its peak popularity in 1954, reflecting the height of the 'Jo-' prefix trend during the 1950s. Since then, usage has been very low and stable, with no occurrence in the top 1000. Its origin as a modern English coinage with Hebrew roots gives it a clear, grounded meaning without overreaching cultural claims.
Joette is a diminutive or feminine elaboration of Jo, a short form of Joanna or Josephine, both ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'God adds'. The suffix -ette, borrowed from French, was a fashionable way to create feminine names in the mid-20th century. Joette first appeared in the early 1930s and saw its peak usage in the 1950s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Jett, Etta
Sibling names for Joette
Names that share Joette's style, for a brother or sister.
