Boy · #10,743 in 2026

Jhet

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

Current Rank

#10,743

Peak Rank

#9,871 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2008

First Year

2016

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#9871

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jhet

Jhet first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 7 Jhets were born — ranking #9,871 that year. As of 2026, Jhet ranks #10,743 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Jhets have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jhet

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

Jet
Jett
Jette
Git
Jit
Jut
Gitt
Jitt
Jytte
Jot
Jed
Jute

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhet

What does the name Jhet mean?

Jhet is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jhet in 2026?

In 2026, Jhet ranks #10,743 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jhet most popular?

Jhet reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #9,871 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Jhet a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jhet?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jhet include Haran, Jeramiha, Jmar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jhet

Jhet is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Jhet's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #9,871. Use the chart and map above to compare Jhet'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.