Janette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Janette is a name of French origin, derived from Jeanne, which in turn comes from Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has evolved through several languages, including Latin and Greek, before arriving in its modern form. It gained popularity in the 19th century in English-speaking countries. The name is seen as classic and elegant today, with notable figures contributing to its recognition.
The name Janette is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Janette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Janette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9847th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9742nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 636th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 417th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 384th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 505th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 667th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1404th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3537th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Janette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Janette"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈnɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Janette is a diminutive form of the name Jeanne, which is the French version of the name Jane. Jane itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Iohannes (Latin), Johannes (Greek), Jeanne (Old French), Janette (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Janette gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, often used as a feminine form of John.
Variants & Derivatives
Jan, Janne, Janet, Jeanette
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Janette is perceived as a classic and elegant name, though it is less common than its variants like Janet and Jeanette.
Famous People
Janette Turner Hospital, an Australian novelist, Janette Sadik-Khan, former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Janette"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Janette"
"Janette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9847th of 10718 | 7 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9742nd of 16616 | 35 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 636th of 9107 | 2,279 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 417th of 9204 | 4,944 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 384th of 12526 | 10,661 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 505th of 19264 | 6,229 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 667th of 27321 | 4,878 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1404th of 35406 | 2,418 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3537th of 30306 | 531 |
Regional Popularity of "Janette" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Janette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 486th/486 |
100.00% 524th/524 |
100.00% 755th/755 |
100.00% 774th/774 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 355th/355 |
100.00% 479th/479 |
100.00% 390th/390 |
100.00% 440th/440 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 333rd/333 |
100.00% 435th/435 |
100.00% 424th/424 |
100.00% 315th/315 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 459th/459 |
100.00% 482nd/482 |
100.00% 655th/655 |
100.00% 420th/420 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 847th/847 |
100.00% 883rd/883 |
100.00% 823rd/823 |
100.00% 449th/449 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 1699th/1699 |
100.00% 2088th/2088 |
100.00% 1692nd/1692 |
100.00% 924th/924 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 3653rd/3653 |
100.00% 3291st/3291 |
100.00% 2344th/2344 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Janette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Janette" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.