Holding steady.
Popularity of Yanette since 1972
Babies named Yanette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yanette is a modern feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1972. It reached its peak usage in 2005 but has never entered the top 1,000 names, remaining an extremely rare choice. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since the 2000s. Its meaning is uncertain; it likely derives from Yan, a short form of John, or as a variant of Janet. Yanette has no strong association with any specific state, as its usage has been too minimal to register in top state rankings. Parents drawn to this name may appreciate its delicate, French-like sound and rarity.
Yanette appears to be a modern coinage, likely a diminutive or feminized form of Yan, which itself can be a short form of John in various languages, or a variant of Janet, a feminine form of John. The name has been in use in the United States since at least 1972, but its exact derivation is not historically documented.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yana, Nettie, Yetty
Sibling names for Yanette
Names that share Yanette's style, for a brother or sister.
