Jeanette

Jeanette is a girl's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 61 girls in the United States.

Jeanette at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jeanette

Jeanette belongs to the French tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jeanette first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #82 in 1939, and in 2024 61 babies received the name — 163,365 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jeanette in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#82 in 1939
Peak year
1939
Babies named Jeanette in 2024
61
Total since 1880
163,365

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jeanette mean?

The meaning of Jeanette is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jeanette a boy or girl name?

Jeanette is a girl name. In 2024, 61 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jeanette?

Jeanette comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Jeanette?

Jeanette first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #82 in 1939, and 61 babies were given the name in 2024.

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