Janine
Janine is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janine is a French feminine given name derived from Jeanne, ultimately originating from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It gained substantial popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has become relatively rare in recent years. It offers a classic, mid-century French aesthetic.
Popularity in the United States
33,508 babies in the United States have been named Janine since 1880. It ranks #777 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1961.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.8 %)
- CA (16.3 %)
- PA (9.1 %)
- NJ (6.8 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 22 |
| 1920-1930 | 56 |
| 1930-1940 | 371 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,368 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,956 |
| 1960-1970 | 11,758 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,067 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,452 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,084 |
| 2000-2010 | 812 |
| 2010-2019 | 422 |
| 2020-2029 | 140 |
Famous people named Janine
- Janine Turner: Actress, Author
- Janine Teague: Fictional Character
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Nina
Fun facts
- Janine experienced its highest popularity in the United States between the 1950s and 1970s.
- It developed as an affectionate diminutive form of the traditional French name Jeanne.