Jeanette
boy nameJeanette entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1656 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#1656
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3958 |
| 1920s | #3054 |
| 1930s | #2232 |
| 1940s | #2747 |
| 1950s | #3307 |
| 1960s | #3292 |
| 1970s | #4454 |
| 1980s | #5262 |
| 1990s | #7020 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Jeanette are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jeanette alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jeanette in 2025?
- Jeanette is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jeanette most popular?
- Jeanette peaked in 1935, reaching #1656 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jeanette with classmates?
- Jeanette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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