Jettie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jettie is an English name that derives from the Old French 'Jet', meaning 'to throw'. It evolved from Jet to Jett in English and eventually became Jettie. The name carries traits of uniqueness and creativity, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 19th century and is viewed positively in modern contexts.
The name Jettie is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Jettie has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Jettie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3562nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3635th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5303rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 779th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1051st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2251st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6769th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12556th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 26979th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13046th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jettie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jettie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛti/
Origin
English
Etymology
Jettie is a diminutive form of the name Jett, which is derived from the Old French name 'Jet', meaning 'to throw'. It is also associated with the word 'jet', which refers to a type of lignite, a precursor to coal.
Meaning
to throw, jet
Language Evolution
Jet (Old French), Jett (English), Jettie (English)
Historical Usage
Jettie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a feminine diminutive form of Jett.
Variants & Derivatives
Jet, Jetta, Jett
Modern Popularity & Image
Jettie is seen as a unique and modern name with a strong, dynamic image. It is often associated with individuality and creativity.
Famous People
Jettie McCarty, an American author, Jettie F. McClain, an American educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jettie"
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 "Jettie"
"Jettie" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3562nd of 7545 | 83 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3635th of 6773 | 75 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5303rd of 7552 | 27 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 779th of 9107 | 1,556 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1051st of 9204 | 908 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2251st of 12526 | 458 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6769th of 19264 | 104 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12556th of 27321 | 61 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 26979th of 35406 | 16 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13046th of 30306 | 74 |
Regional Popularity of "Jettie" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Jettie" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
22.02% 521st/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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30.00% 706th/2353 |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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55.98% 1597th/2853 |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Jettie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jettie" 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.