Jeanene
Jeanene is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jeanene is a feminine given name of French and Hebrew origin, serving as a variant spelling of Jeanine or Jeannine. It derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. While it enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century, it has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,425 babies in the United States have been named Jeanene since 1880. It ranks #3584 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.5 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- IL (12.7 %)
- NY (11.3 %)
- OH (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 45 |
| 1930-1940 | 369 |
| 1940-1950 | 342 |
| 1950-1960 | 461 |
| 1960-1970 | 609 |
| 1970-1980 | 398 |
| 1980-1990 | 161 |
| 1990-2000 | 34 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jean, Jeanie, Jeany, Neene
Fun facts
- Jeanene developed as an English spelling variant of Jeannine, which was a French diminutive of Jeanne.
- The name peaked in American popularity during the 1950s and 1960s alongside similar names like Jeannine and Jeanette.