At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1992 (#13,317)
- Babies in 1992
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #3,276 in 1972
- First recorded
- 1958
Meaning of Jetaun
Jetaun is a modern American female name, likely born from the creative naming traditions of late-20th-century African-American families, where the gentle “Je” meets the bold “Taun” suffix to fashion something entirely new. Pronounced juh-TAWN, it feels like a gentle sunrise—warm, inviting, and full of promise. Though never a national household favorite, Jetaun made a modest splash in Illinois newborn data in the early 1970s (six little Jetauns in ’69 and ’73, and a dozen in ’72, peaking at rank 201), giving it a hint of vintage charm. This name blends familiarity with fresh flair, evoking both strength and sparkle. For parents seeking a playful wink of uniqueness, Jetaun is a hidden gem ready to shine.
How to pronounce Jetaun
English
- Pronounced juh-TAWN /dʒəˈtɔn/
Popularity of Jetaun in the U.S.
Jetaun was last recorded in the U.S. in 1992, ranked #13,317 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,276 in 1972. It first appears in the records in 1958.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1958–1992 20 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 13,317 | back (not recorded in 1991) |
| 1990 | 5 | 12,958 | ▼ 2,111 |
| 1989 | 6 | 10,847 | back (not recorded in 1985–1988) |
| 1984 | 6 | 9,144 | ▼ 129 |
| 1983 | 6 | 9,015 | ▲ 222 |
| 1982 | 6 | 9,237 | back (not recorded in 1981) |
| 1980 | 7 | 8,178 | ▼ 1,482 |
| 1979 | 9 | 6,696 | back (not recorded in 1978) |
| 1977 | 9 | 6,340 | ▲ 2,944 |
| 1976 | 5 | 9,284 | back (not recorded in 1975) |
| 1974 | 8 | 6,258 | ▼ 178 |
| 1973 | 8 | 6,080 | ▼ 2,804 |
| 1972 | 19 | 3,276 | ▲ 1,860 |
| 1971 | 10 | 5,136 | ▲ 1,934 |
| 1970 | 6 | 7,070 | ▼ 2,013 |
| 1969 | 9 | 5,057 | back (not recorded in 1967–1968) |
| 1966 | 9 | 4,493 | back (not recorded in 1965) |
| 1964 | 5 | 6,767 | back (not recorded in 1963) |
| 1962 | 5 | 6,578 | back (not recorded in 1959–1961) |
| 1958 | 5 | 6,103 | new |