Jetton
A variant spelling of the French name Jetonne or Jetton.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jetton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jetton today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jetton births was 2014 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jetton. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jetton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2014
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#11,363
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Jetton: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jetton 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 Jetton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jetton
The name Jetton is believed to have originated from the Old French word "jeton," which referred to a small counter or token used in board games or for calculations. This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages in France, where these counters were widely used by merchants and accountants.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jetton can be traced back to the 13th century in French historical records and documents. It was initially used as a surname, referring to individuals who were involved in the production or use of these counters, before eventually transitioning into a given name.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jetton was Jehan Jetton, a French merchant and financier who lived in the late 13th century. He was known for his involvement in the production and distribution of these counters, which were essential tools in medieval accounting practices.
Another notable figure was Étienne Jetton, a 15th-century French mathematician and astronomer. He is credited with developing advanced techniques for calculating celestial movements and contributing to the field of astrology, which was a highly respected discipline during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, Jetton Duval was a renowned French playwright and poet. His works, which often explored themes of love and human nature, were widely acclaimed and performed throughout France during his lifetime.
Moving into the 18th century, Jetton Renard was a French explorer and cartographer. He was part of several expeditions to the Americas and played a crucial role in mapping the territories and documenting the indigenous cultures encountered during these voyages.
In more recent times, Jetton Farrar was a prominent American businessman and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He amassed a substantial fortune through his investments and later dedicated himself to various charitable causes, particularly in the areas of education and social welfare.
While the name Jetton may not be as common today, its rich history and connection to the world of medieval commerce and intellectual pursuits make it a unique and intriguing choice for a given name.
People
Jetton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jetton 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
Jetton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jetton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jetton 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jetton a common name?
We classify Jetton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jetton most popular?
The single biggest year for Jetton was 2014, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jetton is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Jetton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jetton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jetton in the SSA data are male. 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 Jetton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jetton 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 Jetton 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Jetton?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.