Holding steady.
Popularity of Jonnette since 1943
Babies named Jonnette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jonnette is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1943. It belongs to the cluster of -ette names that were fashionable in the mid-20th century, derived from longer forms like Jeanette or Jonette. Its peak year was 1969, and since then its usage has been stable but very low, with fewer than five annual registrations in most years. The name has not ranked in the top 1000 in any decade. Geographically, it never concentrated in any particular state. Despite its obscurity, Jonnette offers a distinctive alternative to better-known names like Janet or Jeanette.
Jonnette is a modern English feminine diminutive, formed from Jon (a variant of John) combined with the French feminine suffix -ette. It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a trend for elaborate -ette names. The name is essentially a variant of Jonette and Janet, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It has never been widely used, but appeared sporadically in U.S. records from the 1940s, with a small peak in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jonnie, Nettie
Sibling names for Jonnette
Names that share Jonnette's style, for a brother or sister.
