Girl · #14,958 in 2026

Jennet

Name: Popularity of the name Jennet in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jennet, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

A jennet or Spanish jennet was a small Spanish horse. It was noted for a smooth naturally ambling gait, compact and well-muscled build, and a good disposition. The jennet was an ideal light riding horse, and as such spread across Europe and provided some of the foundation bloodstock for several horse breeds in the Americas.

Current Rank

#14,958

Peak Rank

#5,984 (1975)

Total Babies

166

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

2010

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#5984

Peak Rank

166

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jennet

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

According to the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica , "jennet" referred to a small Spanish horse. The 2000 edition of the American Heritage Dictionary also defines "jennet", with the alternative spelling genet , as a small Spanish saddle horse. The "jennet" described a type, rather than a breed of horse, and thus is not used today; the term was in regular use during the Middle Ages to refer to a specific type of horse , usually one of Iberian or Barb extraction, often gaited . In the etymology provided by the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica , "jennet" is derived from the French genet , from Spanish jin

The Story of Jennet

Jennet first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1920, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 9 Jennets were born — ranking #5,984 that year. As of 2026, Jennet ranks #14,958 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 166 Jennets have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jennet

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jennet is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jennet

What does the name Jennet mean?

How popular is Jennet in 2026?

In 2026, Jennet ranks #14,958 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jennet most popular?

Jennet reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #5,984 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Jennet a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jennet is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jennet?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jennet include Jake, Cloris, Regene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jennet

Jennet is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 166 births in the dataset. Jennet's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #5,984. Use the chart and map above to compare Jennet's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.