Jeannette
Peaked at #173 nationally in 1916, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jeannette has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Jeannette — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#173
in 1916
Current rank
#6014
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jeannette reached its peak popularity for girls in 1916, ranking #173 nationally with 1,082 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4592 (2014) to #6014 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Jeannette ranks #6014 nationally for girls, with 20 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,014 | 20 |
| 2023 | #5,464 | 23 |
| 2022 | #6,557 | 18 |
| 2021 | #7,084 | 16 |
| 2020 | #4,685 | 28 |
| 2019 | #4,595 | 30 |
| 2018 | #5,529 | 23 |
| 2017 | #4,524 | 31 |
Jeannette — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2571
in 1940
Last ranked
#4150
in 1969
Years tracked
8
1930–1969
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1930, Jeannette reached its peak popularity for boys in 1940, ranking #2571 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Jeannette hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1969, when it stood at #4150.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | #4,150 | 6 |
| 1962 | #4,321 | 5 |
| 1942 | #3,382 | 6 |
| 1940 | #2,571 | 9 |
| 1936 | #3,799 | 5 |
| 1935 | #3,441 | 6 |
| 1932 | #3,563 | 6 |
| 1930 | #3,796 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jeannette most popular?
Jeannette was most popular in 1916, when it ranked #173 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jeannette becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jeannette?
At least 69,275 babies have been recorded with the name Jeannette in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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