Jett
Every Jett since 1892 — 27,138 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jett
Jett is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #169 in 2025 with 2,167 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 27,138 American babies have been named Jett. Its peak came in 2024, when 2,265 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Jett stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jett year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #4,027 | 2,167 | #169 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,921 | 2,227 | #161 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,736 | 1,787 | #207 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,854 | 1,776 | #211 |
| 2021 | 45 | #3,461 | 1,451 | #246 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,689 | 1,213 | #278 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,708 | 1,203 | #286 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,614 | 1,134 | #304 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,746 | 1,172 | #301 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,469 | 1,117 | #314 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,557 | 1,049 | #329 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,835 | 1,023 | #332 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,949 | 1,017 | #325 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,028 | 891 | #345 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,408 | 927 | #331 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,070 | 872 | #352 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,497 | 783 | #387 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,401 | 499 | #534 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,819 | 479 | #537 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,230 | 471 | #536 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,476 | 486 | #506 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,257 | 354 | #603 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,811 | 334 | #621 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,605 | 335 | #603 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,495 | 290 | #645 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,482 | 282 | #644 |
| 1995 | — | — | 57 | #1,612 |
| 1990 | — | — | 21 | #3,007 |
| 1985 | — | — | 24 | #2,256 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,202 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,097 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 13 | #2,372 |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,123 |
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| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,701 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jett in 2025?
Jett ranked #169 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,167 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jett?
27,138 babies have been named Jett in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jett most popular?
Jett peaked in 2024, when 2,265 newborns received the name.
Is Jett a boy or girl name?
Jett is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jett rising or falling?
Jett is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.