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Jannette

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Pronounced juh-NET /dʒəˈnɛt/Medium

Meaning: A double-n spelling of Jeannette (Janet), a French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine of John, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' A mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A dainty spin on Janet: Jannette traces to John ('God is gracious'), said 'juh-NET.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew
MeaningA double-n spelling of Jeannette (Janet), a French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine of John, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' A mid-century American form.
U.S. rank (2022)#16313 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,219

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196018942022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jannette respells Jeannette (Janet), a French diminutive of Jeanne, feminine of John, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' It rode the mid-century -ette wave, peaked in 1960, and faded after (said 'juh-NET').

Jannette belonged to the boomer years and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and dainty.

Did you know? Jannette is a double-n spelling of Jeannette ('God is gracious') that peaked around 1960 — a boomer-era form now seldom seen.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Jannette — Variant of Janet/Jeannette; Hebrew 'God is gracious'

Variations

JeannetteJanetteJanet

Nicknames

JanNettie

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If you like Jannette…

Jeannette— the standard spelling
Janette— a like spelling cousin
Janet— the root it grows from
Nanette— a like French -ette name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jannette mean?

Jannette is a variant of Janet/Jeannette, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Jannette?

It's said juh-NET /dʒəˈnɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jannette a boy or girl name?

Jannette is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Jannette?

Jannette peaked around nineteen-sixty and is rare today.

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