Janette
- Pronunciation
- [Ja-nette]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Gift From God
- Origin
- Hebrew
Janette Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 32,147 baby girls have been named Janette. The name peaked in 1953 with 699 US births that year (rank #310). In 2024, ranked #4804 nationally — 4,494 places below its 1953 peak.
Top States for Janette
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Janette births are: California (5,318), Texas (2,761), New York (2,204).
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7-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Janette's exact length and starting letter: Jaantje, Jacalyn, Jacelyn, Jacenta, Jacinda.
Quick Facts About Janette
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jannet | Variant Of Jane: From The French Jeanette. | Female | Scottish |
| Jeanette | "God Is Gracious Dresses Comfortably And Stylishly. Enjoys The Simplicity Of Living With Her Family. Always Has A Smile To Share With Others. Her Energy And Enthusiasm Will Carry Her Far. Thinks Winning Thoughts. Sees No Sense In Lying And Cheating. Does | Female | Scottish |
| Jeannette | Diminutive Form Of Jeanne. | Male | French |
| Jenette | Diminutive Form Of Jeanne. | Female | French |
| Johnette | Modern Feminine Of John And Jon. | Female | English |
| Jonette | Modern Feminine Of John And Jon. | Female | English |
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Compare Janette to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Janette against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).