Janetta Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-NET-ah / /dʒəˈnɛtə/English; Latin
Meaning
English: God is gracious; Latin: little John
Historical & Cultural Background
Janetta is a diminutive form of the name Janet, which itself is derived from the name John. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. It gained popularity in the 19th century and has been associated with various cultural influences. The name reflects a blend of traditional and modern naming practices.
Trend Summary
Janetta has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Janet
- Janetta
International Variants
- Giannetta (Italian)
- Janete (Portuguese)
Famous people named Janetta
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Fictional characters named Janetta
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janetta was first seen in the United States in 1895. Janetta has ranked as high as #994 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in California, Oklahoma, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Janetta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janetta (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 21 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 22 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 23 |
| 1928 | 26 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 19 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 27 |
| 1934 | 33 |
| 1935 | 43 |
| 1936 | 35 |
| 1937 | 26 |
| 1938 | 43 |
| 1939 | 35 |
| 1940 | 34 |
| 1941 | 33 |
| 1942 | 48 |
| 1943 | 50 |
| 1944 | 33 |
| 1945 | 34 |
| 1946 | 34 |
| 1947 | 36 |
| 1948 | 34 |
| 1949 | 45 |
| 1950 | 39 |
| 1951 | 61 |
| 1952 | 51 |
| 1953 | 65 |
| 1954 | 70 |
| 1955 | 61 |
| 1956 | 51 |
| 1957 | 68 |
| 1958 | 68 |
| 1959 | 39 |
| 1960 | 65 |
| 1961 | 51 |
| 1962 | 52 |
| 1963 | 54 |
| 1964 | 51 |
| 1965 | 43 |
| 1966 | 44 |
| 1967 | 61 |
| 1968 | 43 |
| 1969 | 44 |
| 1970 | 43 |
| 1971 | 45 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 43 |
| 1974 | 31 |
| 1975 | 42 |
| 1976 | 50 |
| 1977 | 41 |
| 1978 | 49 |
| 1979 | 52 |
| 1980 | 47 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 40 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |