How old is someone named Jett?
The average Jett is 11 years old.
Half of all living Jetts are between 4 and 15.
When was Jett popular?
Most of the Jetts in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2024 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 | 0 |
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 11 | 0 |
| 1940s | 15 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 87 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 64 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 36 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 170 | 160 |
| 1990s | 767 | 740 |
| 2000s | 4,436 | 4,400 |
| 2010s | 10,681 | 11,000 |
| 2020s | 10,848 | 11,000 |
How many Jetts are still alive?
About 27,000 Jetts are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 27,000 babies named Jett since 1892.
Nearly every Jett ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jett?
About two in three living Jetts are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 28%
- Gen Alpha 70%
Is Jett an old name?
No. Jett is one of the youngest names around: younger than 93 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jett will be 23 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Jett a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.5% of living Jetts are men.
Names the same age as Jett
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Jett's name twin is Selah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Selah's age curve is the closest match to Jett's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Jett
How old is the average Jett?
The average Jett in the US is 11 years old. The median is 9, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jett?
About 27,000 Jetts are alive in the US today, out of roughly 27,000 babies given the name since 1892.
When was the name Jett most popular?
In 2024, when about 2,300 baby boys were named Jett.
Is Jett a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 70% of living Jetts are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this