Jeanette
Jeanette is the French diminutive of Jeanne (Jane), ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' This elegant name has been popular in French, English, and Scandinavian-speaking countries for generations.
Current Popularity
#2778 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in multiple languages
- •Has a timeless, sophisticated quality that ages well
- •The double 't' spelling is most traditional, though 'Jeanette' and 'Jeannette' both exist
- •Offers versatile nickname options from playful to formal
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Famous People
Jeanette MacDonald
Actress and singer from Hollywood's Golden Age
Jeanette Winterson
British novelist and author
Jeanette Walls
Author of 'The Glass Castle'
Jeanette Nolan
Actress known for film and television roles
Statistics
163,365
Total births since 1880
1939
Peak year
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