Jannette
Jannette is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,928 in the US, popular nicknames include Jan, Jay, and Janie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jannette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,950 babies have been named Jannette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jannette is past its peak , currently ranked #70,928 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,928
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Jannette
Jannette is a girl name .
Jannette is currently ranked #70,928 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jannette include Jan, Jay, Janie, and Jannie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jannette include Jannah, Janna, Jannat, Janney . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis