Jet
Every Jet since 1954 — 3,485 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jet
Jet is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,246 in 2025 with 160 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 3,485 American babies have been named Jet. Its peak came in 2019, when 177 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jet stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jet 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 | — | — | 160 | #1,246 |
| 2024 | — | — | 142 | #1,347 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,704 | 145 | #1,318 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,374 | 162 | #1,219 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,648 | 157 | #1,228 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,641 | 137 | #1,314 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,574 | 171 | #1,139 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,941 | 147 | #1,257 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,322 | 132 | #1,354 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,539 | 148 | #1,249 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,647 | 148 | #1,235 |
| 2014 | — | — | 140 | #1,275 |
| 2013 | — | — | 141 | #1,251 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,064 | 150 | #1,198 |
| 2011 | — | — | 142 | #1,233 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,151 | 132 | #1,301 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,028 | 120 | #1,410 |
| 2008 | — | — | 122 | #1,395 |
| 2007 | — | — | 98 | #1,601 |
| 2006 | — | — | 99 | #1,522 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,347 | 118 | #1,298 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,290 | 72 | #1,755 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,894 | 56 | #2,044 |
| 2002 | — | — | 55 | #2,011 |
| 2001 | — | — | 63 | #1,788 |
| 2000 | — | — | 56 | #1,884 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,096 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,318 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jet
- Jet Li Actor · b. 1963
- Jet Harris Singer · 1939–2011
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jet in 2025?
Jet ranked #1,246 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 160 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jet?
3,485 babies have been named Jet in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jet most popular?
Jet peaked in 2019, when 177 newborns received the name.
Is Jet a boy or girl name?
Jet is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jet rising or falling?
Jet is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jet?
Well-known people named Jet include Jet Li (actor), Jet Harris (singer).