Total births
58
Girls' name · since 1987
Jannete
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 58 babies named Jannete, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 58
- total births
- 1987–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Jannete is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 58 have been recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Jannete recorded 58 times among girls since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2004.
- 58 total births
- 1987–2004 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
58 girls have been named Jannete since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2004.
- 58
- total births
- 1987–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Jannete was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
11 babies were named Jannete in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Jannete's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jannete splits its recorded history at 1993: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jannete at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Jannete popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2004
- Peak year (1991)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Jannete by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jannete's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Jannete births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
34 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 34 births (59% of all-time use).
Jannete by state
Where Jannete concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 14 | 24.1% |
California share of Jannete's total US births 24.1%
14 of 58 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jannete? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 58 babies named Jannete. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 11 births.
When was Jannete most popular? ▼
Jannete was most popular in the 1990s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Jannete most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jannete are California (14 births).
How long has the name Jannete been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jannete since 1987 -- 18 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Jannete? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Janet, Janice, Jane, Janie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jannete's data
- Jannete's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (34 total births) through the 2000s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jannetes (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jannete
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jannete
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Compare Jannete side by side: Jannete vs Janet Jannete vs Janice Jannete vs Jane
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2004 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jannete: Baby Name Since 1987 - 58 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jannete. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jannete draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.