Jennette
Alternative form of Jeannette (“female given name”).
Every Jennette since 1880 — 3,522 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jennette
Jennette is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 3,522 American babies have been named Jennette. Its peak came in 1981, when 80 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jennette stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jennette year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,729 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,455 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,685 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,220 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,796 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,209 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,629 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,087 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,874 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,588 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,015 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,193 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,539 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,466 |
| 1985 | 53 | #2,029 |
| 1980 | 66 | #1,712 |
| 1975 | 66 | #1,534 |
| 1970 | 61 | #1,575 |
| 1965 | 46 | #1,659 |
| 1960 | 39 | #1,821 |
| 1955 | 34 | #1,824 |
| 1950 | 42 | #1,417 |
| 1945 | 34 | #1,387 |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,611 |
| 1935 | 27 | #1,428 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,980 |
| 1925 | 22 | #1,868 |
| 1920 | 31 | #1,456 |
| 1915 | 24 | #1,497 |
| 1910 | 13 | #1,293 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,608 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,501 |
| 1895 | 15 | #844 |
| 1890 | 8 | #1,050 |
| 1885 | 11 | #675 |
| 1880 | 6 | #791 |
Famous people named Jennette
- Jennette McCurdy Actor · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jennette mean?
Alternative form of Jeannette (“female given name”).
How popular is the name Jennette in 2025?
Jennette did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jennette?
3,522 babies have been named Jennette in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jennette most popular?
Jennette peaked in 1981, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Jennette a boy or girl name?
Jennette is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jennette rising or falling?
Jennette is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jennette?
Well-known people named Jennette include Jennette McCurdy (actor).