How Many People Are Named Jetta?

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

Jetta
Very Rare
German

Jetta means 'yoke' in German and it's super rare, with only 1,513 people bearing this name today, making up just 1 in 218,166 Americans. That's pretty unique! Interestingly, half of those named Jetta are over 60, giving it an older feel despite being a newer name.

~1,513
Living in US
1 in 218,166
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Yoke
🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is seen as a powerful and spiritual number, often linked to intuition and insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,513
Worldwide Bearers
#145,408
Global Rank
🇩🇰 Denmark
20
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
20
🇿🇦 South Africa
18
🇵🇭 Philippines
17
🇳🇬 Nigeria
13
🇨🇦 Canada
12
🇸🇰 Slovakia
9
🇭🇹 Haiti
9
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
8
🇸🇪 Sweden
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,513 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 57
794
Would be under 30 (35%)
331
Would be 30–60 (15%)
1,115
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 2,240 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
84
International
5

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

📜 Jetta Through the Generations

People named Jetta have seen their peak in 2009 when 50 babies were given this name, but since then, its popularity has been on a steady decline. With an average age of 57, Jetta stands out as a name that's predominantly held by older generations, with 794 under 30, 331 between 30 and 60, and 1,115 over 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that, while modern, has become more associated with the older crowd, likely due to its declining usage among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Arkansas 6
Arizona 5
Idaho 5
Illinois 5
New York 5
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 5
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jetta's German roots

📄 About the Name Jetta

How Many People Have the Name Jetta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,513 people in the United States currently share the name Jetta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 218,166 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jetta a Common or Rare Name?

Jetta 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 Jetta Mean?

Jetta means "yoke" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jetta Most Popular?

The name Jetta reached peak popularity in 2009, with 50 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 Jetta?

Approximately 1,513 people named Jetta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,240. That works out to roughly 1 in 218,166 Americans.

Is Jetta a rare name?

Jetta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 218,166 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jetta mean?

Jetta means "yoke" and comes from German origins.

Is Jetta more male or female?

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

When was Jetta most popular?

Jetta peaked in 2009 with 50 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 US1,513
All-Time Births2,240
1 in X1 in 218,166
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age57
Peak Year2009
World Rank#145,408
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.