Jenette is a unique, feminine given name of American origin. It was coined by author Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, and used for the lead character in his 1950 children's book 'Scuffy the Tugboat'. The name Jenette has gained popularity due to its literary association, appearing occasionally in baby name rankings since the mid-20th century.
The name Jenette experienced a gradual decline in popularity over the past century. With peaks in the early 1920s and mid-1960s, it has since become quite rare, with fewer than 10 births per year after the late 1980s. The most recent data shows only 5 births in 2017.