Jet

Jet - A very unique male name

Jet appeared on the charts for the first time in 1998 on position #3011. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jet and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jet? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jet. The baby boy name Jet was given to 102 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1287 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 14,375 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jet peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 1192.

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Jet is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jet is currently topping the baby name charts in Idaho at position #459 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,229.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jet is where you live.

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Jet origin and meaning

English word name

From the word jet — both the black gemstone (from Greek gagates, stone of Gagai) and, by extension, the aircraft named for their engines

Jet is a one-syllable word name whose punch comes from two images at once: glossy black stone and fast aircraft. It enters US boys' data in 1998 and peaked in 2019. The Jett spelling is a close rival.

Attested etymology

Jet is a 3 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Jet, pop culture references for the name Jet and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jet

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jet, sorted by popularity.

Jude / Judah / Jody / Jett / Jedidiah / Jed / Jade / Jad / Judd / Jedediah /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Jet

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jet a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jet?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

JET · /dʒɛt/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Jett — The double-t spelling; a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Jet Li — Martial-arts film star; born Li Lianjie, he is universally known by his stage name Jet Li (b. 1963) Contemporary

Style

Word name

Why parents choose it

Jet is picked for speed and shine in three letters — about as high-energy as a name gets.

Worth knowing

• People may assume the Jett spelling