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Jeannette

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Pronounced jə-NET /dʒəˈnɛt/High

Meaning: A French diminutive of Jeanne (the feminine of John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — 'little Jeanne'Medium

In 30 seconds: Little Jeanne; God is gracious: Jeannette is French — 'little Jeanne'. Soft, classic, and warm (said 'jə-NET').
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Origin MediumHebrew, French
MeaningA French diminutive of Jeanne (the feminine of John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — 'little Jeanne'
U.S. rank (2025)#5309 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 69,250

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802025

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

Jeannette is a French diminutive of Jeanne — the feminine of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — 'little Jeanne'. A soft, classic French name (the opera singer Jeanette MacDonald; said 'jə-NET'; nicknames Jean, Nettie).

It registers thinly today. Rare now, little-Jeanne at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jeanne is the French feminine of John, 'God is gracious' (Hebrew) — Jeannette is its sweet diminutive, 'little Jeanne', soft and classic (said 'jə-NET').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Jeannette — root etymology

Variations

JeanetteJennetteJanette

Nicknames

Nettie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeannette mean?

Jeannette is French 'little Jeanne' — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jeannette?

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

Is Jeannette a boy or girl name?

Jeannette is a girl's name.

How popular is Jeannette?

Jeannette is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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