Janneth
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Yocheved meaning "Yahweh is glorious".
Name Census estimates that about 430 living Americans carry the first name Janneth. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Janneth today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Janneth births was 2002 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Janneth. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
430
~ 1 in 797,103 Americans
Peak year
2002
24 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2023 SSA rank
#16,183
Tracked since 1985
Census
Janneth in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,254 people with the first name Janneth, which placed it at #10,562 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#10,562
National first-name rank
People counted
1.3K
1,254 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
88.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Janneth
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Janneth is Hispanic at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.6%) and White (2.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Janneth described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Janneth at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino88.0% · 1,104
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.6% · 70
- White2.7% · 34
- Black or African American2.6% · 33
- Two or more races0.6% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 5
Popularity
Janneth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Janneth from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 180 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Janneth by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Janneth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Janneths live
Origin
Meaning and history of Janneth
The name Janneth is derived from the Hebrew name Janah, which means "God is gracious." It is a variation of the name Janette, which has French and English origins.
The first recorded instance of the name Janneth dates back to the 16th century in Europe, where it was used as a variant of Janette. It was particularly popular in regions with strong Christian traditions, as the name's meaning was seen as a reference to God's grace.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Janneth was Janneth Leach, an English woman born in 1587. She was a prominent member of the Puritan community in Lincolnshire and was known for her devotion to the Protestant faith.
Another notable figure in history with the name Janneth was Janneth Stirling (1690-1768), a Scottish poet and playwright. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, and she was celebrated for her lyrical style and vivid imagery.
In the 19th century, Janneth Harrington (1820-1892) was an American abolitionist and women's rights activist. She worked tirelessly to end slavery and promote equal rights for women, using her writing and public speaking to raise awareness about these causes.
Janneth Köhler (1871-1945) was a German artist known for her impressionist landscapes and portraits. Her works were widely exhibited during her lifetime and are now held in collections around the world.
In the 20th century, Janneth Archibald (1920-2005) was a Canadian author and educator. She wrote numerous children's books and worked to promote literacy and a love of reading among young people.
While the name Janneth has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to its variants, such as Janette or Jane. However, its rich meaning and cultural significance have ensured that it has endured as a beloved name for centuries.
People
Janneth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Janneth as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Janneth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Janneth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 430 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Janneth going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 797,103 US residents.
Is Janneth a common name?
We classify Janneth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 440 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Janneth most popular?
The single biggest year for Janneth was 2002, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Janneth is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Janneth in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,254 people with the name Janneth, or 0.42 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #10,562 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Janneth in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Janneth?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Janneth appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,260 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Janneth?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Janneth is Hispanic at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.6%) and White (2.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Janneth most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Janneth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.0% (1,104 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Janneth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Janneth a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Janneth in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Janneth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Janneth in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Janneth can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Janneth?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.