Janeen
Janeen is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janeen is a phonetic variant of Janine, derived from Jane or Jeanne, which originate from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. Today, it is relatively uncommon for modern newborns.
Popularity in the United States
6,544 babies in the United States have been named Janeen since 1880. It ranks #2098 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22 %)
- NY (14.1 %)
- IL (10.2 %)
- PA (9.9 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 155 |
| 1940-1950 | 549 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,197 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,640 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,595 |
| 1980-1990 | 864 |
| 1990-2000 | 320 |
| 2000-2010 | 151 |
| 2010-2019 | 68 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Neen
Fun facts
- Janeen arose in English-speaking regions as an elaborated, modern spelling variant of Janine and Jane.
- The name gained most of its US usage between the 1950s and 1970s before dropping in frequency.