Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1963) | #86 |
| Babies named Jeanette in 1963 | 90 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,432 |
| Peak year | 1956 (166 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #53 |
| Years in records | 1952–1963 (12 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 9 spots |
Frequently asked about Jeanette
What does the name Jeanette mean?
Jeanette means “God is gracious” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Jeanette?
Jeanette has English origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious”.
How popular is Jeanette in Australia?
Jeanette ranked #86 in Australia in 1963 — given to 90 babies that year.
When was Jeanette most popular?
Jeanette peaked in 1956 with 166 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jeanette a boy or girl name?
Jeanette is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Jeanettes in registered births are female.
How long has Jeanette been recorded in Australia?
Jeanette appears in birth records in Australia across 12 years — from 1952 through 1963.