Boy nameCurrently #1,353 in the USSteady
Jet
//ˈdʒɛt//
1 syllablePeak year: 20193 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jet's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jet's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jet |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 63 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 61 |
| 2004 | 77 |
| 2005 | 124 |
| 2006 | 99 |
| 2007 | 98 |
| 2008 | 122 |
| 2009 | 130 |
| 2010 | 139 |
| 2011 | 142 |
| 2012 | 155 |
| 2013 | 141 |
| 2014 | 140 |
| 2015 | 155 |
| 2016 | 155 |
| 2017 | 139 |
| 2018 | 156 |
| 2019 | 177 |
| 2020 | 149 |
| 2021 | 166 |
| 2022 | 167 |
| 2023 | 157 |
| 2024 | 140 |
Jet through the decades
- Jet peaked in 2019, when 177 babies were named Jet in the US.
- The 2020s were Jet's strongest decade, averaging 156 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jet has risen 21% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jet currently ranks #1,353 in the US and is holding steady.