Jeannette
From French Jeannette, from Jeanne + -ette, q.v.
Every Jeannette since 1880 — 69,300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeannette
Jeannette is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,309 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 69,300 American babies have been named Jeannette. Its peak came in 1917, when 1,113 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jeannette stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeannette year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,309 | — | — |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,033 | — | — |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,465 | — | — |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,562 | — | — |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,089 | — | — |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,686 | — | — |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,597 | — | — |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,529 | — | — |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,526 | — | — |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,468 | — | — |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,028 | — | — |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,592 | — | — |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,114 | — | — |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,398 | — | — |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,805 | — | — |
| 2010 | 42 | #3,714 | — | — |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,976 | — | — |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,308 | — | — |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,446 | — | — |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,200 | — | — |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,742 | — | — |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,901 | — | — |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,749 | — | — |
| 2002 | 67 | #2,396 | — | — |
| 2001 | 70 | #2,294 | — | — |
| 2000 | 62 | #2,469 | — | — |
| 1995 | 146 | #1,176 | — | — |
| 1990 | 266 | #770 | — | — |
| 1985 | 369 | #540 | — | — |
| 1980 | 474 | #450 | — | — |
| 1975 | 428 | #452 | — | — |
| 1970 | 714 | #352 | — | — |
| 1965 | 697 | #346 | — | — |
| 1960 | 938 | #305 | — | — |
| 1955 | 870 | #293 | — | — |
| 1950 | 884 | #256 | — | — |
| 1945 | 788 | #236 | — | — |
| 1940 | 1,039 | #182 | 9 | #2,571 |
| 1935 | 949 | #186 | 6 | #3,441 |
| 1930 | 987 | #196 | 6 | #3,796 |
| 1925 | 1,050 | #195 | — | — |
| 1920 | 1,060 | #189 | — | — |
| 1915 | 903 | #187 | — | — |
| 1910 | 347 | #192 | — | — |
| 1905 | 205 | #218 | — | — |
| 1900 | 170 | #249 | — | — |
| 1895 | 150 | #226 | — | — |
| 1890 | 99 | #251 | — | — |
| 1885 | 81 | #219 | — | — |
| 1880 | 34 | #267 | — | — |
Famous people named Jeannette
- Jeannette Rankin Politician · 1880–1973
- Jeannette Altwegg Skater · b. 1930
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeannette mean?
From French Jeannette, from Jeanne + -ette, q.v.
How popular is the name Jeannette in 2025?
Jeannette ranked #5,309 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jeannette?
69,300 babies have been named Jeannette in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeannette most popular?
Jeannette peaked in 1917, when 1,113 newborns received the name.
Is Jeannette a boy or girl name?
Jeannette is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeannette rising or falling?
Jeannette is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jeannette?
Well-known people named Jeannette include Jeannette Rankin (politician), Jeannette Altwegg (skater).