Jeannette is of French origin, derived from the feminine diminutive of Jean, which itself comes from the Hebrew name John. It means "God is gracious." The name gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and has since been adopted by other countries as well. Jeannette is often associated with simplicity and elegance, reflecting its French roots.
The name Jeannett experienced fluctuations in popularity throughout the years with a total of 677 births recorded from 1900 to 1993. The highest number of births occurred in 1945 and 1969, both with 17 births each. Conversely, there were several years where only 5 or fewer babies named Jeannett were born.