Jeanet is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the name "Johannes," which means "God is gracious." It is a variant spelling of the more common Jeanette and has been used in various Romance languages such as French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. The name gained popularity during the late Middle Ages when it was adopted by several European royal families. Today, Jeanet remains a popular choice for parents looking for a classic yet unique name for their daughters.
The name Jeanet experienced fluctuations in popularity over the century, with peaks occurring in the late 1910s to early 1920s, and again in the mid-1980s to early 1990s. The highest number of births in a single year was 12 in 1922. However, it's notable that there were multiple years with only 5 births each, indicating periods of low popularity for this name. Overall, Jeanet was not consistently popular throughout the century, as evidenced by the total of 209 births over approximately 80 years.