Jetty

♂ Boy

Pronounced JET-ee /ˈdʒɛt.i/High

Meaning: A word name: a jetty is a landing pier or breakwater built out into the water (from French jetee, 'thrown out'). It also reads as an affectionate form of Jett. Given rarely as a first name; the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A word name with a sea breeze in it: a jetty runs out into the water — and it doubles as a pet form of Jett (said 'JET-ee').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA word name: a jetty is a landing pier or breakwater built out into the water (from French jetee, 'thrown out'). It also reads as an affectionate form of Jett. Given rarely as a first name; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13107 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 24

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 word name. The word itself comes from French jetee, 'thrown out', for a pier or breakwater reaching into the water. As a given name it is very rare and reads either as a nature-and-coast pick or as a warm form of Jett. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'JET-ee').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely for boys. Very rare, breezy, and coastal.

Did you know? A jetty is a pier thrown out into the water — the word comes from French jetee, 'thrown out'. As a name it reads as breezy and coastal, or simply as an affectionate Jett. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'JET-ee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Jetty — English word name (pier/breakwater); pet form of Jett; routes uncertain

Variations

JettJettiJettie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jetty mean?

Jetty is a word name: a jetty is a pier or breakwater built out into the water. It also reads as a pet form of Jett. The routes are uncertain, 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?

Here Jetty is used as a boy's name; the word name is occasionally given to girls as well.

How popular is Jetty?

Jetty is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.