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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jah-NET //dʒəˈnɛt//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: God is gracious; Hebrew: He has been gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Janett is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This name was adapted into Greek as Ioannes and later into Latin as Johannes. The Old French form, Jehan, evolved into the diminutive Janette, which was then anglicized to Janett in English.
The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, with the name becoming more widely used in the 16th century as a feminine form of John, reflecting the common practice of creating diminutives in various languages. Historically, the name Janett has been associated with several notable figures.
One significant milestone is the use of the name in the context of Christian saints, particularly Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist, both of whom have had a profound influence on Christian tradition and literature. The name appears in various religious texts and translations, including the King James Bible, which was completed in 1611 and contributed to the name's recognition in English-speaking cultures.
Culturally, Janett carries connotations of grace and favor, aligning with its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various literary and artistic works, often symbolizing purity and virtue.
Its diminutive form, Janie, has also been used in literature and folklore, further embedding the name within cultural narratives. Overall, Janett reflects a rich historical lineage and cultural significance, rooted in religious and linguistic traditions.
Famous people named Janett
In this section, you will find notable people named Janett. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Janett who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Janett who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Janett Martinez is a singer best known for her work in Latin music and collaborations with various artists.
Janett McCurdy is an actress and author best known for iCarly, Sam & Cat, and her memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janett was first seen in the United States in 1911.
Janett has ranked as high as #1156 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Georgia, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Janett has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Janett is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Janett was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Janett (2017)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Janett.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1994 | 57 |
| 1993 | 50 |
| 1992 | 51 |
| 1991 | 71 |
| 1990 | 50 |
| 1989 | 44 |
| 1988 | 49 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1979 | 41 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1977 | 28 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1975 | 42 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1969 | 29 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1965 | 34 |
| 1964 | 38 |
| 1963 | 48 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1961 | 42 |
| 1960 | 54 |
| 1959 | 49 |
| 1958 | 52 |
| 1957 | 51 |
| 1956 | 50 |
| 1955 | 62 |
| 1954 | 59 |
| 1953 | 46 |
| 1952 | 63 |
| 1951 | 45 |
| 1950 | 52 |
| 1949 | 54 |
| 1948 | 48 |
| 1947 | 61 |
| 1946 | 54 |
| 1945 | 44 |
| 1944 | 54 |
| 1943 | 48 |
| 1942 | 52 |
| 1941 | 48 |
| 1940 | 25 |
| 1939 | 29 |
| 1938 | 31 |
| 1937 | 42 |
| 1936 | 33 |
| 1935 | 40 |
| 1934 | 30 |
| 1933 | 35 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1931 | 25 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1911 | 7 |