Jeannette
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jeannette: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1974.
The French feminine diminutive of Jeanne, itself derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious," Jeannette carries the same elegant, classic feel as its longer forms. It shares a root with Jane and Jean, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries in the 19th century. Famous bearers include American scientist and inventor Jeannette Ryder, who developed early textile machinery, and Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1916, who voted against both World Wars. The city of Jeannette, Pennsylvania, was named after a 19th-century steel magnate's wife. A notable variant is the Spanish Juanita, while the name also appears as a given name in the classic 1991 film *A Little Princess*.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19743 babies
- Latest (1984)
- #5473 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y