Jet
Jet: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jet
- A male given name.
- A female given name.
How popular is Jet?
Since 1880, 122 girls and 3,363 boys in the U.S. have been named Jet (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6129 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #1139 in 2019. In 2025, 160 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jet
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Jet
Names that peaked around the same time as Jet and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Jet FAQ
What does the name Jet mean?
A male given name. A female given name.
How popular is the name Jet?
Since 1880, 122 girls and 3,363 boys in the U.S. have been named Jet (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6129 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #1139 in 2019. In 2025, 160 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jet a boy or girl name?
Jet is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 122 girls and 3,363 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.