Girl
Jeanette
God is gracious
About Jeanette
Picture a name that bridges generations, connecting grandmothers to granddaughters with effortless grace. Jeanette represents classic femininity with a French flair that never goes out of style. The name's three syllables create a rhythmic cadence that's both formal enough for professional settings and warm enough for intimate family moments. Throughout history, women named Jeanette have made their mark in various fields, from the arts to sciences, demonstrating the name's versatility across different paths in life. The built-in nickname options—Jean, Jeanie, Nettie—provide personality variations as your daughter grows and discovers her identity. Jeanette carries an air of refinement without pretension, suggesting someone who values tradition while embracing modernity. This name choice signals appreciation for enduring beauty rather than fleeting trends, offering your daughter a name with staying power that will serve her well from playground to boardroom.
Popularity of the Name Jeanette
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #207 | |||
| 1881 | #270 | |||
| 1882 | #210 | |||
| 1883 | #227 | |||
| 1884 | #221 | |||
| 1885 | #228 | |||
| 1886 | #219 | |||
| 1887 | #225 | |||
| 1888 | #201 | |||
| 1889 | #226 | |||
| 1890 | #214 | |||
| 1891 | #242 | |||
| 1892 | #227 | |||
| 1893 | #216 | |||
| 1894 | #214 | |||
| 1895 | #208 | |||
| 1896 | #210 | |||
| 1897 | #216 | |||
| 1898 | #209 | |||
| 1899 | #216 | |||
| 1900 | #206 | |||
| 1901 | #227 | |||
| 1902 | #212 | |||
| 1903 | #215 | |||
| 1904 | #203 | |||
| 1905 | #195 | |||
| 1906 | #185 | |||
| 1907 | #186 | |||
| 1908 | #186 | |||
| 1909 | #188 | |||
| 1910 | #179 | |||
| 1911 | #169 | |||
| 1912 | #166 | |||
| 1913 | #159 | |||
| 1914 | #150 | |||
| 1915 | #148 | |||
| 1916 | #135 | |||
| 1917 | #132 | |||
| 1918 | #131 | |||
| 1919 | #135 | |||
| 1920 | #126 | |||
| 1921 | #125 | |||
| 1922 | #128 | |||
| 1923 | #131 | |||
| 1924 | #134 | |||
| 1925 | #137 | |||
| 1926 | #136 | |||
| 1927 | #131 | |||
| 1928 | #126 | |||
| 1929 | #131 | |||
| 1930 | #106 | #183 | ||
| 1931 | #105 | #138 | ||
| 1932 | #106 | #114 | ||
| 1933 | #103 | #121 | ||
| 1934 | #106 | #96 | ||
| 1935 | #104 | #75 | ||
| 1936 | #94 | #53 | ||
| 1937 | #90 | #33 | ||
| 1938 | #91 | #30 | ||
| 1939 | #82 | #28 | ||
| 1940 | #90 | #29 | ||
| 1941 | #98 | #34 | ||
| 1942 | #104 | #27 | ||
| 1943 | #110 | #31 | ||
| 1944 | #117 | #40 | ||
| 1945 | #122 | #37 | ||
| 1946 | #121 | #45 | ||
| 1947 | #125 | #66 | ||
| 1948 | #129 | #55 | ||
| 1949 | #129 | #57 | ||
| 1950 | #131 | #57 | ||
| 1951 | #132 | #63 | ||
| 1952 | #137 | #63 | ||
| 1953 | #139 | #59 | ||
| 1954 | #148 | #68 | ||
| 1955 | #153 | #63 | ||
| 1956 | #160 | #69 | ||
| 1957 | #167 | #90 | ||
| 1958 | #179 | #76 | ||
| 1959 | #171 | #84 | ||
| 1960 | #159 | #88 | ||
| 1961 | #163 | #99 | ||
| 1962 | #157 | #108 | ||
| 1963 | #158 | #96 | ||
| 1964 | #163 | #92 | #163 | |
| 1965 | #169 | #90 | #199 | |
| 1966 | #172 | #112 | #193 | |
| 1967 | #172 | #147 | #171 | |
| 1968 | #183 | #149 | #232 | |
| 1969 | #189 | #139 | #258 | |
| 1970 | #190 | #129 | #218 | |
| 1971 | #186 | #205 | #191 | |
| 1972 | #191 | #214 | #281 | |
| 1973 | #190 | #168 | #243 | |
| 1974 | #191 | #292 | #279 | |
| 1975 | #212 | #253 | #300 | |
| 1976 | #217 | #290 | #231 | |
| 1977 | #235 | #278 | #320 | |
| 1978 | #238 | #240 | ||
| 1979 | #249 | #232 | #289 | |
| 1980 | #250 | #286 | ||
| 1981 | #232 | #267 | ||
| 1982 | #264 | #412 | ||
| 1983 | #260 | #354 | ||
| 1984 | #275 | #305 | ||
| 1985 | #268 | #351 | #375 | |
| 1986 | #234 | #370 | ||
| 1987 | #243 | #355 | #316 | |
| 1988 | #263 | #392 | ||
| 1989 | #264 | #532 | ||
| 1990 | #281 | #559 | ||
| 1991 | #265 | #484 | #865 | |
| 1992 | #323 | #352 | #800 | |
| 1993 | #378 | #955 | ||
| 1994 | #457 | #707 | ||
| 1995 | #510 | #987 | ||
| 1996 | #522 | |||
| 1997 | #590 | |||
| 1998 | #715 | |||
| 1999 | #755 | |||
| 2000 | #785 | |||
| 2001 | #835 | |||
| 2002 | #992 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jeanette
Names Similar to Jeanette
Nicknames for Jeanette
- Jean
- Jeanie
- Nettie
- Jen
- Jenny
Famous People Named Jeanette
| Jeanette Rankin | First woman elected to the U.S. Congress |
| Jeanette MacDonald | American actress and singer |
| Jeanette Aw | Singaporean actress and singer |
| Jeanette Winterson | British author |
| Jeanette Lee | American professional pool player |
| Jeanette Jenkins | American fitness trainer and TV personality |
| Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio | Wife of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio |
| Jeanette Epps | NASA astronaut |
| Jeanette Thurber | American philanthropist and founder of the National Conservatory of Music |
| Jeanette Fitzsimons | New Zealand politician |
| Jeanette Pohlen | American basketball player |
| Jeanette Nolan | American actress |
| Jeanette Kuhn | German Olympic fencer |
| Jeanette Köhler | Swedish actress |
| Jeanette Kuster | Dutch field hockey player |
| Jeanette Amiga | French journalist and news anchor |
| Jeanette Biedermann | German singer and actress |
| Jeanette Scovotti | American operatic soprano |
| Jeanette Kwakye | British sprinter |
Characters Named Jeanette
| Jeanette Voerman | Character from the video game "Vampire - The Masquerade - Bloodlines" |
| Jeanette Miller | One of the Chipettes in the "Alvin and the Chipmunks" franchise |
| Jeanette Deschamps | Character in the novel "Alias Grace" by Margaret Atwood |
| Jeanette Bouvier | Character in the TV series "The Simpsons" |
| Jeanette Horowitz | Character in the film "The Usual Suspects" |
| Jeanette Owen | Character in the TV series "Derry Girls" |
| Jeanette Winterson | Character in the TV series "The L Word" |
| Jeanette Summers | Character in the TV series "Shameless" |
| Jeanette Fisher | Character in the TV series "Jericho" |
| Jeanette Sunderland | Character in the TV series "Emmerdale" |
| Jeanette Peterson | Character in the film "What Women Want" |
| Jeanette DeSant | Character in the TV series "Revenge" |