Total births
1,510
Girls' name · since 1892
Jeannetta
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 1,510 babies named Jeannetta, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,510
- total births
- 1892–1995
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
Jeannetta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,510 have been recorded since 1892.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jeannetta has been recorded 1,510 times among girls since 1892, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 1995.
- 1,510 total births
- 1892–1995 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,510 girls have been named Jeannetta since 1892, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1995.
- 1,510
- total births
- 1892–1995
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Jeannetta was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
35 babies were named Jeannetta in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Jeannetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jeannetta's full recorded timeline at 1945, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1897, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1956 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jeannetta at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Jeannetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–1995
- Peak year (1956)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Jeannetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Jeannetta's strongest decade.
252 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Jeannetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 34
1890s
34 births
- 1900s 57
1900s
57 births
- 1910s
1910s
112 births
- 1920s
1920s
192 births
- 1930s
1930s
167 births
- 1940s
1940s
217 births
- 1950s
1950s
252 births
- 1960s
1960s
189 births
- 1970s
1970s
152 births
- 1980s
1980s
106 births
- 1990s 32
1990s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 252 births (17% of all-time use).
How Jeannetta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jeannetta's total volume
Jeannetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jeannetta by state
Where Jeannetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Jeannetta's total US births 0.4%
Even split
6 of 1,510 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jeannetta? ▼
1,510 babies have been named Jeannetta since 1892. It was last recorded in 1995. The peak year was 1956 with 35 births.
When was Jeannetta most popular? ▼
Jeannetta was most popular in the 1950s decade with 252 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Jeannetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jeannetta are Pennsylvania (6 births), California (5 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Jeannetta been used? ▼
Records for Jeannetta go back to 1892, giving 104 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Jeannetta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jean, Jeanette, Jeanne, Jeannette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jeannetta's data
- Jeannetta's decade-level peak was the 1950s (252 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Jeannettas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Jeannetta
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1892–1995 (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. "Jeannetta: Baby Name Since 1892 - 1,510 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jeannetta. 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 Jeannetta 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 June 2026.