Jeannette
Jeannette: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dอกสษหnษt/
Meaning and origin of Jeannette
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
From French Jeannette, from Jeanne + -ette, q.v. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
How popular is Jeannette?
Since 1880, 69,251 girls and 49 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeannette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #173 in 1916. Its highest rank for boys was #2571 in 1940. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jeannette
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Sibling name ideas for Jeannette
Sister and brother names that share Jeannette's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Jeannette FAQ
What does the name Jeannette mean?
A female given name from French. From French Jeannette, from Jeanne + -ette, q.v. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
What is the origin of the name Jeannette?
Jeannette is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Jeannette?
Since 1880, 69,251 girls and 49 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeannette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #173 in 1916. Its highest rank for boys was #2571 in 1940. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jeannette a boy or girl name?
Jeannette is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 69,251 girls and 49 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.