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Jett

Boy name · 66 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jett: 66 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 11 births in 2022.

Jett first emerged as a given name from the English word for a black fossilised gemstone, mined in Whitby, Yorkshire, and prized in Victorian jewellery. As a modern coinage, it also draws energy from the sleek "jet" aircraft of the mid-20th century. One of the most famous bearers is the stage name of Joan Jett, the pioneering rock musician, while Jett Lucas appeared as a child actor in the Star Wars prequels. The name shares its root with the village of Jet, Oklahoma, though no direct Scottish place connection exists. Notably, Jett climbed Scottish baby name charts in the early 2000s, reflecting a broader Anglo-American trend for short, punchy, gem-inspired names alongside Jade and Ruby.