Is Jeannette a boy's or girl's name?

Jeannette is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 49 recorded births.

When was Jeannette most popular?

Jeannette reached its peak popularity in 1917 with 1,113 births that year. It is currently ranked #6014 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jeannette?

Jeannette is currently ranked #6014 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 69,226 babies since 1880.

Jeannette

A French name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysFrenchDeclining

#6014▼ 550in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from French.

Jeannette is a girl's and boy's baby name of French origin, a diminutive of Jeanne (the French form of Jane), ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.'

With its double-n and soft French ending, Jeannette carries an elegance that feels simultaneously vintage and romantic. It was most popular in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s, borne famously by Jeanette MacDonald, the Hollywood soprano who starred in MGM musicals opposite Nelson Eddy. The spelling Jeanette is the more common variant, but Jeannette has its own refined distinction.

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Popularity Over Time

Jeannette was #2901 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6014, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jeannette
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	105	#5961	▼
2010s	350	#4276	▼
2000s	547	#3048	▼
1990s	1,648	#1257	▼
1980s	3,708	#548	▼
1970s	5,196	#418	▼
1960s	7,564	#336	▼
1950s	8,863	#286	—
1940s	9,631	#218	—
1930s	9,798	#189	—
1920s	9,992	#200	▲
1910s	7,719	#187	▲
1900s	2,111	#218	▲
1890s	1,289	#238	▲
1880s	705	#236	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jeannette
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	20	#6014	-3 (-13.0%)
2023	23	#5464	+5 (27.8%)
2022	18	#6557	+2 (12.5%)
2021	16	#7084	-12 (-42.9%)
2020	28	#4685	-2 (-6.7%)
2019	30	#4595	+7 (30.4%)
2018	23	#5529	-8 (-25.8%)
2017	31	#4524	-1 (-3.1%)
2016	32	#4468	-5 (-13.5%)
2015	37	#4027	+6 (19.4%)
2014	31	#4592	-5 (-13.9%)
2013	36	#4114	-12 (-25.0%)
2012	48	#3396	+8 (20.0%)
2011	40	#3805	-2 (-4.8%)
2010	42	#3712	+3 (7.7%)
2009	39	#3976	+3 (8.3%)
2008	36	#4308	-12 (-25.0%)
2007	48	#3444	-4 (-7.7%)
2006	52	#3199	-9 (-14.8%)
2005	61	#2742	+6 (10.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jeannette as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Jeannette has also been given to 49 boys in the U.S. since 1930.

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Total births

1940

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jeannette be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jeannette is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #6014. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology