Janette

Janette is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 28 girls in the United States.

Janette at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Janette

Janette belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Janette first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #310 in 1953, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 32,147 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Janette in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#310 in 1953
Peak year
1953
Babies named Janette in 2024
28
Total since 1880
32,147

Janette in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#4373 in 2003
Babies named Janette in 2019
3
Total since 1996
12

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Janette mean?

The meaning of Janette is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Janette a boy or girl name?

Janette is a girl name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Janette?

Janette comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Janette?

Janette first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #310 in 1953, and 28 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].