Jett
Boy name · English · Greek · Hebrew
Meaningjet black · English
- US rank
- #169
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #161 in 2024
2,167 babies were named Jett in the US in 2025. It has climbed 109 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1957–2025
US births per million boys, 1892–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jett you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 788 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jett, 2,167 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jett would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJett first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #161.
- Then vs nowJett is 8.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 6,964 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 788.
- TrendJett has climbed 109 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #169. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedJett is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #30, followed by Utah (#53) and Nebraska (#56). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Jett means “jet black”. Our records link it to English, Greek and Hebrew roots.
About the name Jett
Jett is a boy name of English, Greek and Hebrew origin meaning “jet black”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-ett”. US birth records list Jett for boys from 1892 to 2025, in 72 of those 134 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #161 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #169, with 2,167 babies.
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| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 girls |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 423,729 girls |
| 2000s | 6.6 | 150,830 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 63,412 girls |
| 2020s | 23 | 42,857 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5.1 | 195,122 boys |
| 1910s | 1.7 | 584,795 boys |
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1930s | 1.0 | 1,010,101 boys |
| 1940s | 1.0 | 1,010,101 boys |
| 1950s | 3.9 | 259,067 boys |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 318,471 boys |
| 1970s | 2.2 | 446,429 boys |
| 1980s | 9.1 | 109,769 boys |
| 1990s | 38 | 26,518 boys |
| 2000s | 216 | 4,640 boys |
| 2010s | 555 | 1,803 boys |
| 2020s | 1,026 | 975 boys |
Other spellings of Jett
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 Jett
What does the name Jett mean?
Jett means “jet black” in English.
What is the origin of the name Jett?
Jett has English, Greek, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jett a boy or girl name?
Jett is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Jett?
Jett ranked #169 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,167 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#161).