JANET
The meaning of the unisex name Janet is VARIANT OF JANE: FROM THE FRENCH JEANETTE..
Details on JANET:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Variant of jane: from the french jeanette
- Popularity for Girl:
- 4,463rd in the USA (top 15%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 21,971st in the USA (bottom 35%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
74 births
JANET as a GIRL in 2024
6 births
JANET as a BOY in 1995
The meaning(s) of JANET:
The name Janet is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Janet is: Gift from God.
The name Janet is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Janet is: Gift from God.
The name Janet is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Janet is: God has been gracious.A feminine form of John.
The name Janet is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Janet is: from the French Jeanette.
USA SSA birth(s) for JANET:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name JANET
JANET as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 74 births |
| 2023 | 97 births |
| 2022 | 103 births |
| 2021 | 92 births |
| 2020 | 92 births |
| 2019 | 123 births |
| 2018 | 159 births |
| 2017 | 169 births |
| 2016 | 162 births |
| 2015 | 154 births |
| 2014 | 167 births |
| 2013 | 189 births |
| 2012 | 212 births |
| 2011 | 268 births |
| 2010 | 297 births |
| 2009 | 353 births |
JANET as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 births |
| 1994 | 9 births |
| 1992 | 8 births |
| 1991 | 15 births |
| 1990 | 9 births |
| 1989 | 21 births |
| 1988 | 13 births |
| 1987 | 18 births |
| 1986 | 23 births |
| 1985 | 15 births |
| 1984 | 8 births |
| 1983 | 12 births |
| 1982 | 14 births |
| 1981 | 14 births |
| 1980 | 13 births |
| 1979 | 7 births |
About the name JANET
**Janet**: A name that dances gently on the tongue, Janet is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This graceful moniker carries with it a sense of warmth and kindness, embodying the gift of compassion and generosity. Popular across English-speaking countries, Janet has found a special place in hearts from the United States to the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. In Scotland, Janet is cherished as a traditional name, often evoking images of strong, resilient women who carry the legacy of their forebears. The name has also been embraced in various forms across cultures, appearing as Janette in French and Janina in Polish, each variation echoing the same sentiment of grace and warmth. Janet is not just a name; it symbolizes a connection to heritage and a celebration of life’s blessings, making it a timeless choice for a little girl destined to bring joy and kindness into the world.
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