Jettson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jettson is an English name meaning 'son of the gate', with its origins tracing back to Old English. The name evolved from Jet to Jett and finally to Jettson. It is seen as modern and adventurous, with no biblical significance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and has variants including Jet and Jett.
The name Jettson is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jettson has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jettson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17464th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1835th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jettson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jettson"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛt.sən/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Jettson is derived from the surname Jetson, which has roots in the Old English word 'geat', meaning gate, combined with the diminutive suffix '-son', indicating 'son of'.
Meaning
son of the gate
Language Evolution
Jet, Jett, Jetson
Historical Usage
The name Jettson gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modernized form of traditional surnames.
Variants & Derivatives
Jet, Jett, Jettson
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jettson is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a strong, adventurous spirit.
Famous People
Jettson Smith, a fictional character in popular culture.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jettson"
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 "Jettson"
"Jettson" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17464th of 24088 | 19 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1835th of 23106 | 1,017 |
Regional Popularity of "Jettson" 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) |
33.94% 1352nd/3984 |
52.17% 2341st/4487 |
26.59% 1814th/6822 |
24.39% 1531st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jettson" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jettson"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jettson" 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.