Johnetta

Johnetta: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Meaning and origin of Johnetta

  • A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.

Etymology

From John; compare Henrietta.

How popular is Johnetta?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#1131peak rank (1942)
3,201babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,201 girls in the U.S. have been named Johnetta. Its highest rank for girls was #1131 in 1942. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

1880192019602000202569 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Johnetta FAQ

What does the name Johnetta mean?

A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage. From John; compare Henrietta.

How popular is the name Johnetta?

Since 1880, 3,201 girls in the U.S. have been named Johnetta. Its highest rank for girls was #1131 in 1942. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Johnetta a boy or girl name?

Johnetta is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,201 girls and 0 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.