UK name, mostly boys
Jett
Variant spelling of the French name Gette, meaning jet-black or dark.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jett is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Jett popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #514, with 76 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 96 births.
This profile covers 940 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 79% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,013 living people in the UK are called Jett. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jett ranked #514 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 76 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 96 boys were registered as Jett.
- • Jett ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #339 in 2024.
- • About 1,013 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jett as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 97.6% of Jett registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#514
2024
Births in 2024
76
Latest year
Peak year
2021
96 births
Estimated living
1,013
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Jett
In England and Wales birth records, Jett has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 97.6% of registrations are for boys and 2.4% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Jett registered for boys
- Ranked #514 in 2024
- 76 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (96 births)
Jett registered for girls
- Ranked #4,634 in 2021
- 4 girls registered in 2021
- Peak: 2018 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Jett mean?
The name Jett is a modern English name derived from the gemstone jet, a type of black coal. Jet has been used as a gemstone since prehistoric times, with some of the earliest evidence of its use found in the Whitby area of Yorkshire, England. The name Jett likely emerged as a given name in the 20th century, possibly inspired by the sleek and stylish associations of the black gemstone.
While not a traditional name with ancient roots, the name Jett has gained popularity in recent decades. One of the earliest famous bearers of the name was Jett Pangan, a Filipino singer-songwriter born in 1984. He is known for his work with the rock band The Juliets.
Another notable Jett is Jett Williams, born in 1953, the daughter of country music legend Hank Williams. She has worked to preserve her father's legacy and has been involved in various projects related to his music and life.
In the world of sports, Jett Travolta is a notable figure. Born in 1992, he is the son of actor John Travolta and is a professional race car driver and pilot. He has competed in various racing events and has also been involved in aviation.
Jett Jones, born in 1981, is an American model and actress. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular sitcom The Parkers.
Jett Rebel, born in 1989, is a Dutch singer and songwriter. He has released several successful albums and is known for his unique blend of rock and electronic music.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Jett throughout history. While a relatively modern name, it has gained popularity and recognition across various fields, from entertainment to sports and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jett over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jett in England and Wales, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jett, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 76 births in 2024, compared with 96 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jett by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jett was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #525 | 380 | 5 |
| 2010s | #857 | 455 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1802 | 94 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2568 | 11 | 3 |
Geography
Where Jett is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jett. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Jett ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #339 in 2024.
Across the UK
Jett in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#432 in 2024
11 years of NRS records, 61 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#339 in 2024
5 years of NISRA records, 18 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Jett
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Jett Craze
guitarist; singer-songwriter
Indie rock musician
1974-
Related
Names similar to Jett
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jett: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jett in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jett was ranked #514 for boys in England and Wales, with 76 births registered.
When was Jett most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 96 babies registered as Jett in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jett?
Variant spelling of the French name Gette, meaning jet-black or dark.
How many people are called Jett in the UK?
A total of 940 babies have been registered as Jett across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 61 more in Scotland and 18 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Jett most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Jett ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #339 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.