Jeannette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jeannette is a French name derived from Jeanne, the feminine form of John, which means 'Yahweh is gracious.' Its linguistic path traces back to Hebrew through Greek and Latin influences. The name embodies traits of elegance and charm, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 19th century and continues to be viewed as a classic name.
The name Jeannette is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Jeannette 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, 'Jeannette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4497th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 201st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 196th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 296th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 398th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 689th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2752nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4932nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jeannette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jeannette"
Pronunciation
/ʒəˈnɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Jeannette is a diminutive form of the name Jeanne, which is the French feminine form of John. The name John itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannis (Greek), Iohannes (Latin), Johannes (Old French), Jeanne (Old French), Jeannette (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Jeannette gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in France and English-speaking countries. It was often used as a name for girls, embodying a sense of charm and femininity.
Variants & Derivatives
Jeanette, Janet, Jeanne, Giannetta
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jeannette is perceived as a classic and somewhat vintage name. It carries connotations of elegance and tradition.
Famous People
Jeannette Rankin, the first woman to hold federal office in the United States, Jeannette Walls, an American author and journalist, Jeannette McCurdy, an American actress and singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jeannette"
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 "Jeannette"
"Jeannette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4497th of 6773 | 38 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 201st of 9107 | 17,834 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 196th of 9204 | 17,414 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 296th of 12526 | 16,953 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 398th of 19264 | 8,977 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 689th of 27321 | 4,613 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2752nd of 35406 | 946 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4932nd of 30306 | 325 |
Regional Popularity of "Jeannette" 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 "Jeannette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
11.86% 168th/1416 |
8.85% 122nd/1379 |
15.09% 357th/2366 |
18.56% 212th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
12.03% 186th/1546 |
8.55% 133rd/1556 |
12.24% 288th/2353 |
12.80% 198th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
13.34% 297th/2227 |
9.79% 238th/2430 |
11.25% 321st/2853 |
9.69% 269th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
14.71% 432nd/2937 |
8.41% 293rd/3483 |
14.50% 510th/3518 |
9.05% 366th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.80% 914th/3685 |
13.07% 585th/4475 |
17.64% 916th/5194 |
8.20% 518th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
51.28% 2648th/5164 |
40.59% 2968th/7313 |
26.10% 1948th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
79.40% 5417th/6822 |
53.35% 3348th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jeannette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jeannette" 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.