Jeannette

Jeannette 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 20 girls in the United States.

Jeannette at a glance

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

About the name Jeannette

Jeannette 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, Jeannette first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #173 in 1916, and in 2024 20 babies received the name — 69,226 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jeannette in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#173 in 1916
Peak year
1917
Babies named Jeannette in 2024
20
Total since 1880
69,226

Jeannette in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3795 in 1996
Babies named Jeannette in 2013
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jeannette mean?

The meaning of Jeannette 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 Jeannette a boy or girl name?

Jeannette is a girl name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jeannette?

Jeannette comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jeannette?

Jeannette first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #173 in 1916, and 20 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].