Holding steady.
Popularity of Johnnette since 1947
Babies named Johnnette per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Johnnette's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Johnnette is a rare feminine name that emerged in the United States in the late 1940s, with its first recorded use in 1947. It reached a modest peak in popularity in 1977, but even then it never entered the ranks of the most popular names. The name has remained stable in usage, never becoming common. As a feminine elaboration of John, it uses the French diminutive suffix -ette, placing it in the company of other -ette names popular in the mid-20th century. Though its 1-in-N statistic is unavailable due to rarity, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with religious roots and a vintage feel.
Johnnette is a feminine diminutive of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. The suffix -ette is a French diminutive, popular in English coinages from the 19th century. Johnnette emerged in the mid-20th century as a less common variant of Johnette or Joannette, never reaching widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Johnnie, Netta, Jo
Sibling names for Johnnette
Names that share Johnnette's style, for a brother or sister.
