Jeannie
Jeannie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jeannie is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, functioning as a diminutive of Jean or Jane, which ultimately derives from John. It means God is gracious. The name gained widespread U.S. popularity in the mid-20th century, influenced by pop culture like the television series I Dream of Jeannie.
Popularity in the United States
36,115 babies in the United States have been named Jeannie since 1880. It ranks #731 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1971.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 41 |
| 1890-1900 | 30 |
| 1900-1910 | 49 |
| 1910-1920 | 215 |
| 1920-1930 | 652 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,243 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,249 |
| 1950-1960 | 9,791 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,357 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,481 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,031 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,097 |
| 2000-2010 | 494 |
| 2010-2019 | 255 |
| 2020-2029 | 130 |
Famous people named Jeannie
- Jeannie C. Riley: Singer, Musician
- Jeannie Longo: Cyclist, Athlete
- Jeannie Mai: Television Host, Stylist
Nicknames
Jean, Jen
Fun facts
- The name saw major cultural recognition through the hit 1960s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie.
- It originated as a Scottish and English diminutive of the name Jean.