Janet
Janet: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒænɪt/ · /d͡ʒæˈnɛt/
Meaning and origin of Janet
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Jane + -et, q.v. Chiefly Scottish until the 19th century. Doublet of Jeanette, Jeannette, Juanita, Shanae, and Sinead.
How popular is Janet?
Since 1880, 556,776 girls and 1,515 boys in the U.S. have been named Janet (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #974 in 1937. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Janet
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Janet
Names that peaked around the same time as Janet and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Janet FAQ
What does the name Janet mean?
A female given name. From Jane + -et, q.v. Chiefly Scottish until the 19th century. Doublet of Jeanette, Jeannette, Juanita, Shanae, and Sinead.
How popular is the name Janet?
Since 1880, 556,776 girls and 1,515 boys in the U.S. have been named Janet (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #974 in 1937. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Janet a boy or girl name?
Janet is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 556,776 girls and 1,515 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.