Girl
Janette
God is gracious
About Janette
Janette exemplifies timeless elegance through its balanced structure and refined sound pattern. This classic name carries a natural dignity that transitions seamlessly from childhood through professional adulthood.
The name's familiar roots provide accessibility while its specific form ensures individuality, creating that perfect balance between recognition and distinction.
Janette features crisp consonants softened by well-placed vowels, creating a rhythmic flow that sounds consistently pleasing across various accents and languages.
Historical figures bearing similar variants demonstrate the name's enduring appeal across generations and cultural contexts.
Janette's structure supports natural nickname options while maintaining its sophisticated full form for formal situations, providing versatility throughout life's many chapters.
Popularity of the Name Janette
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #790 | ||
| 1881 | #602 | ||
| 1884 | #971 | ||
| 1885 | #874 | ||
| 1886 | #861 | ||
| 1888 | #676 | ||
| 1889 | #740 | ||
| 1890 | #852 | ||
| 1891 | #915 | ||
| 1892 | #651 | ||
| 1895 | #843 | ||
| 1897 | #914 | ||
| 1899 | #799 | ||
| 1900 | #873 | ||
| 1901 | #753 | ||
| 1903 | #847 | ||
| 1904 | #764 | ||
| 1905 | #750 | ||
| 1907 | #806 | ||
| 1908 | #751 | ||
| 1909 | #804 | ||
| 1910 | #850 | ||
| 1911 | #771 | ||
| 1912 | #719 | ||
| 1913 | #727 | ||
| 1914 | #663 | ||
| 1915 | #617 | ||
| 1916 | #703 | ||
| 1917 | #692 | ||
| 1918 | #604 | ||
| 1919 | #632 | ||
| 1920 | #603 | ||
| 1921 | #568 | ||
| 1922 | #549 | ||
| 1923 | #597 | ||
| 1924 | #585 | ||
| 1925 | #527 | ||
| 1926 | #542 | ||
| 1927 | #542 | ||
| 1928 | #575 | ||
| 1929 | #531 | ||
| 1930 | #480 | ||
| 1931 | #409 | ||
| 1932 | #408 | #185 | |
| 1933 | #379 | #153 | |
| 1934 | #384 | #192 | |
| 1935 | #399 | #138 | |
| 1936 | #380 | #144 | |
| 1937 | #375 | #159 | |
| 1938 | #376 | #89 | |
| 1939 | #376 | #99 | |
| 1940 | #369 | #84 | |
| 1941 | #402 | #87 | |
| 1942 | #385 | #99 | |
| 1943 | #395 | #104 | |
| 1944 | #402 | #111 | |
| 1945 | #412 | #109 | |
| 1946 | #388 | #106 | |
| 1947 | #394 | #93 | |
| 1948 | #390 | #117 | |
| 1949 | #346 | #113 | |
| 1950 | #326 | #124 | |
| 1951 | #324 | #82 | |
| 1952 | #350 | #127 | |
| 1953 | #310 | #116 | |
| 1954 | #319 | #99 | |
| 1955 | #330 | #118 | |
| 1956 | #350 | #117 | |
| 1957 | #358 | #97 | |
| 1958 | #391 | #110 | |
| 1959 | #408 | #114 | |
| 1960 | #404 | #106 | |
| 1961 | #405 | #110 | |
| 1962 | #391 | #106 | |
| 1963 | #414 | #142 | |
| 1964 | #403 | #129 | #202 |
| 1965 | #427 | #124 | #189 |
| 1966 | #417 | #117 | #200 |
| 1967 | #443 | #145 | #209 |
| 1968 | #452 | #176 | #210 |
| 1969 | #441 | #190 | #218 |
| 1970 | #471 | #213 | #206 |
| 1971 | #471 | #203 | #194 |
| 1972 | #491 | #225 | #207 |
| 1973 | #490 | #221 | #237 |
| 1974 | #509 | #346 | #260 |
| 1975 | #500 | #269 | #270 |
| 1976 | #550 | #225 | |
| 1977 | #544 | #339 | |
| 1978 | #575 | #321 | |
| 1979 | #565 | #247 | |
| 1980 | #589 | #329 | |
| 1981 | #564 | #266 | |
| 1982 | #518 | #294 | |
| 1983 | #559 | #324 | |
| 1984 | #663 | #245 | |
| 1985 | #653 | #258 | |
| 1986 | #593 | #312 | |
| 1987 | #620 | #403 | |
| 1988 | #631 | #531 | |
| 1989 | #612 | #390 | |
| 1990 | #632 | ||
| 1991 | #672 | #565 | |
| 1992 | #686 | #403 | |
| 1993 | #710 | ||
| 1994 | #777 | #386 | |
| 1995 | #895 | #431 | |
| 1996 | #864 | ||
| 1997 | #912 | ||
| 1998 | #958 | ||
| 1999 | #927 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Janette
Names Similar to Janette
Nicknames for Janette
- Jan
- Janie
- Nettie
- Net
- Jenny
