Jet
Meaningblack gemstone · English
- US rank
- #1,244
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,136 in 2019
160 babies were named Jet in the US in 2025. It has climbed 69 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1954–2025
US births per million boys, 1959–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jet you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,672 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jet, 160 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jet would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJet first shows up in US birth records in 1954, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 71 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #1,136.
- Then vs nowJet is 3.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 35,088 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 10,672.
- TrendJet has climbed 69 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,244. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedJet is most popular in Idaho, where it ranks #435, followed by Oklahoma (#621) and Kentucky (#708). It's in the top 1,000 in 8 states.
- MeaningIn English, Jet means “black gemstone”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Jet
Jet is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “black gemstone”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-jet”. US birth records list Jet for boys from 1959 to 2025, in 41 of those 67 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #1,136 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,244, with 160 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,176,471 girls |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 362,319 girls |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 170,940 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.3 | 434,783 boys |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 1,960,784 boys |
| 1970s | 1.0 | 970,874 boys |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,176,471 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 189,394 boys |
| 2000s | 43 | 23,332 boys |
| 2010s | 77 | 12,940 boys |
| 2020s | 87 | 11,477 boys |
Other spellings of Jet
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jet
What does the name Jet mean?
Jet means “black gemstone” in English.
What is the origin of the name Jet?
Jet has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jet a boy or girl name?
Jet is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jet?
Jet ranked #1,244 for US boys in 2025, given to 160 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#1,136).