Find out how popular the first name Janeth has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Janeth by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Janeth is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 45 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Janeth.

The history of the first name Janeth

The name Janeth originated from the Hebrew language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Janeth, which is derived from the Hebrew word "Yohanan" meaning "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is merciful." The name dates back to ancient times and can be traced to the Old Testament of the Bible.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Janeth is found in the Book of Judges, where it is mentioned as the name of a judge and military leader who helped deliver the Israelites from oppression. Another historical reference is Janeth the Baptist, a Jewish preacher who baptized Jesus Christ in the River Jordan, as described in the New Testament.

In the Middle Ages, the name Janeth was relatively uncommon but was used by several notable figures. One such person was Janeth of Arc (1412-1431), the French peasant girl who led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War. She was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity among European nobility and aristocracy. A famous bearer of the name was Janeth of Valois (1556-1644), a French princess and the daughter of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the French court.

In the 17th century, the name Janeth was particularly popular in England and Scotland. One notable figure was Janeth Donne (1572-1631), an English poet and cleric who is considered one of the preeminent metaphysical poets of his time.

Another significant historical figure with the name Janeth was Janeth Austen (1775-1817), the renowned English novelist whose works, such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility," have become literary classics and have had a lasting impact on English literature.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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