Jeanetta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jeanetta is a French name derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Its evolution traces through several languages, including Greek and Latin, before becoming popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century. The name is associated with grace and has several variants such as Jean and Janet. It does not have a biblical background but reflects a rich linguistic heritage.
The name Jeanetta is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South 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, Jeanetta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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, 'Jeanetta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1281st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 936th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1132nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1538th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2922nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11695th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20416th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jeanetta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jeanetta"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈnɛtə/
Origin
French
Etymology
Jeanetta is a diminutive form of the name Jeanne, which is the French feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannis (Greek), Iohannes (Latin), Johannes (Old High German), Jeanne (Old French), Jeanetta (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Jeanetta gained popularity in the 19th century as a feminine variant of Jean and has been used in various English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Jean, Jeanne, Janet, Jeanette
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jeanetta is perceived as a vintage and elegant name, often associated with grace and femininity.
Famous People
Jeanetta McCurdy, American actress, Jeanetta L. Smith, American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jeanetta"
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 "Jeanetta"
"Jeanetta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1281st of 9107 | 643 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 936th of 9204 | 1,107 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1132nd of 12526 | 1,578 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1538th of 19264 | 1,040 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2922nd of 27321 | 590 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11695th of 35406 | 123 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 20416th of 30306 | 24 |
Regional Popularity of "Jeanetta" 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 "Jeanetta" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
74.58% 1056th/1416 |
- |
56.68% 1341st/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
65.78% 1017th/1546 |
- |
33.87% 797th/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
43.78% 975th/2227 |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
30.95% 883rd/2853 |
58.38% 1620th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
44.54% 1308th/2937 |
87.88% 3061st/3483 |
41.53% 1461st/3518 |
56.65% 2291st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
62.58% 2306th/3685 |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
53.83% 2796th/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jeanetta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jeanetta" 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.