Janeth Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Janeth is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'God is gracious'. It evolved from the name Yochanan, passing through several historical forms including John and Jane. The name is associated with positive traits such as grace and kindness, and it does not have biblical relevance. Janeth has gained popularity in modern times as a unique variation of traditional names.

The name Janeth is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Janeth has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Janeth' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3567th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2071st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2980th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4953rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2080th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1553rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2594th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Janeth' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Janeth"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒænɛθ/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

Janeth is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan', which means 'God is gracious'. It is often considered a variant of the name Janet, which is a diminutive form of Jane.

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Meaning

God is gracious

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Language Evolution

Yochanan, Yohanan, John, Jane, Janet, Janeth

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Historical Usage

Janeth gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant of traditional names like Janet and Jane.

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Variants & Derivatives

Janet, Jane, Jan, Jana

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Janeth is perceived as a unique and contemporary name, often associated with grace and kindness.

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Famous People

Janeth Arcain, a Brazilian professional basketball player, Janeth S. H. Lee, a noted author and speaker

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Janeth"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Janeth"

"Janeth" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3567th of 9107 117
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2071st of 9204 305
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2980th of 12526 292
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4953rd of 19264 174
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2080th of 27321 940
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1553rd of 35406 2,118
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2594th of 30306 814

Regional Popularity of "Janeth" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Janeth" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
1416th/1416
95.50%
1317th/1379
- -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 100.00%
1556th/1556
100.00%
2353rd/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - 100.00%
2775th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
2937th/2937
- - 64.61%
2613th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
85.07%
3135th/3685
71.37%
3194th/4475
33.10%
1719th/5194
16.35%
1033rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
48.21%
2209th/4582
63.07%
3257th/5164
19.64%
1436th/7313
13.43%
1002nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
3984th/3984
82.79%
3715th/4487
32.94%
2247th/6822
28.31%
1777th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Janeth"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Janeth" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.