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

Jet is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 122 recorded births.

When was Jet most popular?

Jet reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 171 births that year. It is currently ranked #1353 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jet?

Jet is currently ranked #1353 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,201 babies since 1959.

Jet

An uncommon Old French pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld FrenchDeclining Also a pet name

#1353▼ 37in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A town in Oklahoma.

Jet is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old French origin, derived from the gemstone jet — a deep black mineraloid formed from fossilized wood. As a name, it also evokes speed and sleekness, carrying the energy of a jet aircraft or jet-black color.

Ultra-short and punchy, Jet suits the modern trend for one-syllable names with edge. It sits alongside Ace, Dash, and Fox as a name that feels like a superhero alias without being over the top. Bold, simple, memorable.

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Popularity Over Time

Jet climbed 402 spots in the last 20 years — from #1755 to #1353.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jet
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	741	#1286	▼
2010s	1,451	#1249	▲
2000s	859	#1671	▲
1990s	101	#4680	▲
1980s	16	#7264	—
1970s	17	#5695	▲
1960s	11	#4074	▲
1950s	5	#4272	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(40 years, 1959–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jet
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	140	#1353	-5 (-3.4%)
2023	145	#1316	-17 (-10.5%)
2022	162	#1218	+5 (3.2%)
2021	157	#1227	+20 (14.6%)
2020	137	#1314	-34 (-19.9%)
2019	171	#1139	+24 (16.3%)
2018	147	#1257	+15 (11.4%)
2017	132	#1354	-16 (-10.8%)
2016	148	#1249	0
2015	148	#1234	+8 (5.7%)
2014	140	#1275	-1 (-0.7%)
2013	141	#1251	-9 (-6.0%)
2012	150	#1198	+8 (5.6%)
2011	142	#1232	+10 (7.6%)
2010	132	#1301	+12 (10.0%)
2009	120	#1410	-2 (-1.6%)
2008	122	#1395	+24 (24.5%)
2007	98	#1601	-1 (-1.0%)
2006	99	#1522	-19 (-16.1%)
2005	118	#1298	+46 (63.9%)

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

Jet as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Jet has also been given to 122 girls in the U.S. since 1954.

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Current rank

122

Total births

2020

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jet be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jet is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1353. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Jet, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1959–2024) · Methodology

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