Jet-black stone or a diminutive of Henrietta
Jette has two primary paths of origin. In German and Dutch contexts, it serves as a short form of Henriette, meaning 'home ruler'. It also refers to the deep black gemstone jet, derived from the French 'jaiet'.
Less common today
Jette isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,308 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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