Janene
Janene is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janene is a modern English variant of Janine, which derives from Jean, the French form of John. It ultimately stems from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Popular in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States, its usage has since become quite rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,545 babies in the United States have been named Janene since 1880. It ranks #2973 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.1 %)
- NY (11 %)
- PA (10 %)
- MI (6.9 %)
- UT (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 96 |
| 1940-1950 | 318 |
| 1950-1960 | 744 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,027 |
| 1970-1980 | 899 |
| 1980-1990 | 325 |
| 1990-2000 | 100 |
| 2000-2010 | 20 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Nene
Fun facts
- Janene developed as an American phonetic spelling variation of the French name Janine.
- The name saw its highest levels of usage in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.