Janet
jah-nit
US Popularity:3519
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious; God's gracious gift
Janet is a girl's name of British origin meaning "God is gracious" or "God's gracious gift." It is a particularly popular name in Scotland and is thought to have originated as a pet name for the more prevalent girl's name, Jane. A feminine form of John, Jane comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, so Janet has roots in Judaism, too. In more recent times and with a legacy that will outlive us all, the name Janet came into the spotlight as a result of Hollywood siren Janet Leigh and popstar royalty, Janet Jackson.
Famous People Named Janet
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Janet JacksonSinger
Janet Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Janet is currently #1285 on The Bump
Girl:Janet is currently #592 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Janet is currently #3519 in U.S. births
Girl:Janet is currently #1277 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3519
in 2022
+ 219
from 2021
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