Janetta
Girl nameJanetta has been given to 3,321 babies in the U.S. since 1895. It peaked in 1954.
Meaning & origin
From Jane + -etta. Compare Janet.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,321
Peak year
1954 (70 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1895
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Janetta — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Janetta.
FAQ
How popular is the name Janetta?
Janetta has been given to 3,321 babies in the U.S. since 1895. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Janetta peak?
Janetta peaked in 1954, when 70 babies were given the name.
Is Janetta a girl or boy name?
Janetta is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Janetta are girls).
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