How Many People Are Named Janetta?

Complete statistics for the name Janetta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Janetta
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Janetta, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 135,213 Americans today, making it truly unique among names. With only 2,441 people bearing this name in the U.S., it stands out as a classic, old-school choice that peaked in popularity back in 1954.

~2,441
Living in US
1 in 135,213
Americans
1954
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Janet
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Traditional Dignified Mature
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,441
Worldwide Bearers
#58,090
Global Rank
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
56
🇳🇿 New Zealand
43
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
43
🇫🇮 Finland
31
🇦🇺 Australia
31
🇷🇺 Russia
26
🇲🇾 Malaysia
24
🇮🇩 Indonesia
24
🇩🇪 Germany
22
🇨🇦 Canada
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,441 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 64
256
Would be under 30 (8%)
1,186
Would be 30–60 (36%)
1,879
Would be over 60 (57%)

All 3,321 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1954

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Janetta Through the Generations

Janetta has been a name that has seen its peak and decline over the decades. Born in the mid-20th century, it reached its zenith in 1954 with 70 births, but since then, its usage has steadily declined. Today, the average age of someone named Janetta is 64, indicating that most bearers are part of the older generation. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards those over 60, with 57% falling into this category, while only 256 individuals are under 30. This suggests that Janetta is now more commonly associated with older women, reflecting its status as a traditional name that has fallen out of favor with younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 101
Oklahoma 96
Texas 91
Ohio 65
Kentucky 57
Illinois 55
Arkansas 26
Indiana 22
Pennsylvania 21
Alabama 15

✨ Similar Names to Janetta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janetta's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Janetta

How Many People Have the Name Janetta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,441 people in the United States currently share the name Janetta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 135,213 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janetta a Common or Rare Name?

Janetta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Janetta Mean?

Janetta means "creative variant of Janet" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Janetta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Janetta Most Popular?

The name Janetta reached peak popularity in 1954, with 70 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Janetta?

Approximately 2,441 people named Janetta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,321. That works out to roughly 1 in 135,213 Americans.

Is Janetta a rare name?

Janetta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 135,213 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janetta mean?

Janetta means "creative variant of Janet" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Janetta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Janetta are male and 100% are female.

When was Janetta most popular?

Janetta peaked in 1954 with 70 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,441
All-Time Births3,321
1 in X1 in 135,213
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age64
Peak Year1954
World Rank#58,090
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.