How Many People Are Named Jennet?

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

Jennet
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Jennet, a very rare female name, is held by just 122 people in the US, making up 1 in 2,702,165 Americans. The majority of those named Jennet are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~122
Living in US
1 in 2,702,165
Americans
1975
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Janet
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Traditional Mature Reserved Gentle
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

86,761
Worldwide Bearers
#11,532
Global Rank
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
60,644
🇺🇬 Uganda
6,889
🇨🇲 Cameroon
4,213
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3,046
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
2,587
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,567
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,681
🇱🇷 Liberia
1,356
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,028
🇿🇲 Zambia
822

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
122 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
11
Would be under 30 (7%)
67
Would be 30–60 (40%)
88
Would be over 60 (53%)

All 166 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: 1975

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
64
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
60
International
99

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

📜 Jennet Through the Generations

Jennet, a name that peaked in popularity in 1975 with nine births, has seen a stable presence since then. With an estimated 122 living individuals bearing this name today, it's clear that Jennet is a very rare choice. The average age of people named Jennet is 63, indicating a significant portion of the name's bearers are part of the older generation, with 53% being over 60 years old.

✨ Similar Names to Jennet

🌿 Related Names by Origin

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

📄 About the Name Jennet

How Many People Have the Name Jennet?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 122 people in the United States currently share the name Jennet. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,702,165 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jennet a Common or Rare Name?

Jennet 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 Jennet Mean?

Jennet 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 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jennet Most Popular?

The name Jennet reached peak popularity in 1975, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Jennet?

Approximately 122 people named Jennet live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 166. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,702,165 Americans.

Is Jennet a rare name?

Jennet is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,702,165 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jennet mean?

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

Is Jennet more male or female?

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

When was Jennet most popular?

Jennet peaked in 1975 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US122
All-Time Births166
1 in X1 in 2,702,165
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1975
World Rank#11,532
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.