Total births
1,221
Girls' name · since 1930
Jonette
Since 1930, U.S. Social Security records show 1,221 babies named Jonette, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,221
- total births
- 1930–2001
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Jonette sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,221 recorded since 1930.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jonette has been recorded 1,221 times among girls since 1930, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 2001.
- 1,221 total births
- 1930–2001 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,221 girls have been named Jonette since 1930, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2001.
- 1,221
- total births
- 1930–2001
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Jonette was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
48 babies were named Jonette in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Jonette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jonette's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1930, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1962 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jonette at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1930
Jonette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–2001
- Peak year (1962)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Jonette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Jonette's strongest decade.
359 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Jonette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 30
1930s
30 births
- 1940s 142
1940s
142 births
- 1950s
1950s
249 births
- 1960s
1960s
359 births
- 1970s
1970s
242 births
- 1980s 134
1980s
134 births
- 1990s 59
1990s
59 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 359 births (29% of all-time use).
How Jonette 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 Jonette's total volume
Jonette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jonette by state
Where Jonette concentrates geographically, total births since 1930
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 82 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Jonette's total US births 6.7%
Even split
82 of 1,221 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jonette? ▼
1,221 babies have been named Jonette since 1930. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1962 with 48 births.
When was Jonette most popular? ▼
Jonette was most popular in the 1960s decade with 359 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Jonette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jonette are California (82 births), Pennsylvania (15 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Jonette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jonette since 1930 -- 72 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Jonette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Joni, Jonnie, Jonna, Jonathan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jonette's data
- Jonette's decade-level peak was the 1960s (359 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jonettes (82 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 Jonette
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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, 1930–2001 (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. "Jonette: Baby Name Since 1930 - 1,221 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jonette. 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 Jonette 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.