Total births
2,254
Girls' name · since 1887
Jetta
Jetta has 2,254 recorded births since 1887 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7610
- among girls today
- 2,254
- born since 1887
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other girls
2,254 babies have been named Jetta since 1887, making it today's #7610 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Jetta recorded 2,254 times among girls since 1887, holding rank #7610 nationally today, ahead of 57% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 2025.
- #7610 among girls today
- 2,254 born since 1887
- 2000s peak decade
- 57% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jetta is currently the #7610 girls' name in America, more common than 57% of girls - 2,254 born since 1887, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7610
- among girls today
- 2,254
- born since 1887
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other girls
Jetta vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7610
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 57% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Jetta was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
50 babies were named Jetta in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Jetta compares
2,254 Top 21% higher than 79% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jetta's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jetta | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,254 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jetta's SSA record in two at 1960 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jetta at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#7,610
Active since
1887
Jetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 139 years of records
Jetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jetta's strongest decade.
403 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Jetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 11
1880s
11 births
- 1890s 45
1890s
45 births
- 1900s 48
1900s
48 births
- 1910s 120
1910s
120 births
- 1920s
1920s
219 births
- 1930s
1930s
207 births
- 1940s 155
1940s
155 births
- 1950s
1950s
203 births
- 1960s 143
1960s
143 births
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s 141
1980s
141 births
- 1990s 126
1990s
126 births
- 2000s
2000s
403 births
- 2010s
2010s
270 births
- 2020s 103
2020s
103 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 403 births (18% of all-time use).
How Jetta 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 Jetta's total volume
Jetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jetta by state
Where Jetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #2 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #3 | Idaho | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #8 | Texas | | 5 | 0.2% |
Arkansas share of Jetta's total US births 0.3%
Even split
6 of 2,254 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jetta? ▼
2,254 babies have been named Jetta since 1887. It currently ranks #7610 among girls. The peak year was 2009 with 50 births.
When was Jetta most popular? ▼
Jetta was most popular in the 2000s decade with 403 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Jetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jetta are Arkansas (6 births), Arizona (5 births), Idaho (5 births).
How long has the name Jetta been used? ▼
Jetta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1887, spanning 139 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jetta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jettie, Jett, Jetty, Jette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jetta's data
- Jetta's decade-level peak was the 2000s (403 total births); usage has since declined to 103 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Arkansas records the most Jettas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arkansas 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 Jetta
Nearby Names Like Jetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jetta
Jettie Girl
#13485 3,665 births
Jett Girl
#3915 673 births
Jetty Girl
261 births
Jette Girl
#7308 156 births
Jetaun Girl
148 births
Compare Jetta side by side: Jetta vs Jettie Jetta vs Jett Jetta vs Jetty
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jetta
Olivette #7609
788 births · Peak 1920
Concetta #7611
14,193 births · Peak 1924
Lala #7608
1,778 births · Peak 1921
Arena #7612
494 births · Peak 2014
Maebelle #7607
1,218 births · Peak 1917
Saloma #7613
714 births · Peak 2023
Claribel #7606
2,977 births · Peak 1984
Adelene #7614
1,258 births · Peak 1919
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, 1887–2025 (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. "Jetta: #7610 Girls' Name - 2,254 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jetta. 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 Jetta 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.