NAME PROFILE
Janette
Janette is a diminutive form of the name Jane, which comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It embodies a sense of warmth and friendliness, often associated with someone who is caring and nurturing.
Key Stats
| Total births | 32,214 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1954 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%CA — 21%IL — 21%NY — 20%PA — 16%
Notable People
Janette Sadik-Khan (Transportation Commissioner of New York City) · Janette McCurdy (Actress, *iCarly*) · Janette Turner Hospital (Author, *Oyster*) · Janette Manrara (Dancer, *Strictly Come Dancing*) · Janette Rallison (Author, *My Fair Godmother*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JanJanie
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