Jeana
Jeana is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jeana is an English feminine given name that developed as a spelling variant of Jean or Jeanne, which derive from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon but recognizable classical choice.
Popularity in the United States
7,694 babies in the United States have been named Jeana since 1880. It ranks #1905 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2022.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.6 %)
- CA (15.3 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 18 |
| 1930-1940 | 46 |
| 1940-1950 | 146 |
| 1950-1960 | 599 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,703 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,033 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,578 |
| 1990-2000 | 874 |
| 2000-2010 | 419 |
| 2010-2019 | 199 |
| 2020-2029 | 79 |
Famous people named Jeana
- Jeana Keough: Television Personality, Real Estate Broker
- Jeana Yeager: Aviator, Pilot
Nicknames
Jean, Jeanie
Fun facts
- Jeana emerged as a modern phonetic spelling of Gina or Jeanne, adding a distinct 'a' ending to the classic Jean.
- The name experienced its highest U.S. birth frequency between the 1960s and 1980s.