Jannie
Jannie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jannie is an English diminutive derived from names like Jane or Janice, which trace back to the Hebrew name John. Historically common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, its usage has declined significantly in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
14,829 babies in the United States have been named Jannie since 1880. It ranks #1284 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2072.
States where it is most popular
- SC (29.2 %)
- GA (11.4 %)
- AL (10.6 %)
- NC (10.3 %)
- MS (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 257 |
| 1890-1900 | 547 |
| 1900-1910 | 879 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,795 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,478 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,103 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,540 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,017 |
| 1960-1970 | 901 |
| 1970-1980 | 421 |
| 1980-1990 | 337 |
| 1990-2000 | 231 |
| 2000-2010 | 184 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Fun facts
- Jannie was most frequently given to American girls in the late 19th century and early 1900s.
- The name shares the exact same ultimate origin as Jane, Jean, and Joan.