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Jetty

♀ Girl

Pronounced JET-ee /ˈdʒɛt.i/Medium

Meaning: A pet form of Jette (a Dutch/German short form of Henriette, 'home ruler'), which also echoes the English word 'jetty' (a small pier). Its route is layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp, playful name: Jetty forms from Jette ('home ruler') and echoes 'jetty' (said 'JET-ee'). Route is layered, which we note.
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Origin LowDutch, English
MeaningA pet form of Jette (a Dutch/German short form of Henriette, 'home ruler'), which also echoes the English word 'jetty' (a small pier). Its route is layered, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#11629 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1940
Total births (all-time)≈ 256

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194019172023

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

Jetty is a form of Jette, itself a Dutch/German short form of Henriette ('home ruler'); it also echoes the English word 'jetty.' The route is layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'JET-ee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and playful.

Did you know? Jetty reads as a pet form of Jette (a Dutch short form of Henriette, 'home ruler') and echoes the word 'jetty'; its route is layered, which we note (said 'JET-ee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Jetty — form of Jette 'home ruler'; 'jetty' echo; layered

Variations

JetteJettaJettie

Nicknames

JetJetty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jetty mean?

Jetty is a form of Jette (a Dutch short form of Henriette, 'home ruler') and echoes the word 'jetty'; the route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jetty?

It's said JET-ee /ˈdʒɛt.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jetty a boy or girl name?

Jetty is a girl's name.

How popular is Jetty?

Jetty is a rare name in the U.S.

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