Find out how popular the first name Jettson has been for the last 21 years (from 2003 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jettson by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Jettson is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 211 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jettson.

The history of the first name Jettson

The name Jettson is believed to have its origins in the Old English language, derived from the Germanic root words "jett" and "son." The word "jett" was used to refer to a type of black gemstone, while "son" meant a male offspring or descendant. Thus, the name Jettson may have originally referred to a son or heir who was associated with the mining or trading of jet gemstones.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jettson can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in the form "Iettesune," referring to a landowner or tenant in the county of Yorkshire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Jettson was primarily associated with families engaged in mining or the gemstone trade, particularly in the northern regions of England where jet deposits were found. Some historical records mention a Jettson family who owned a successful jet mine in the village of Whitby, Yorkshire, in the 13th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jettson Wyatt (c. 1510-1588) was a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. He is recorded as having imported and traded in various precious stones, including jet, from various parts of Europe.

Another historical figure bearing the name Jettson was Sir Jettson Smythe (1582-1649), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He was known for his involvement in the English Civil War and his support for the Parliamentarian cause.

In the 18th century, Jettson Coleridge (1722-1793) was a renowned English poet and literary critic. He is best known for his works such as "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and his contributions to the Romantic movement in literature.

While the name Jettson has its roots in Old English and was once associated with the gemstone trade and mining, it has become relatively rare in modern times. It is considered an unusual and distinctive name, often evoking a sense of history and tradition.

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