Jeannine
Jeannine is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jeannine is a French feminine name derived from Jeanne, a French form of Joanna or Jane, which traces back to Hebrew origin. It gained notable popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States before becoming less common in recent decades. The name conveys a classical, international French flair.
Popularity in the United States
24,066 babies in the United States have been named Jeannine since 1880. It ranks #935 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2066.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14.2 %)
- CA (11 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- PA (6.7 %)
- OH (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 43 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,749 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,019 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,940 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,285 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,437 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,564 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,315 |
| 1990-2000 | 408 |
| 2000-2010 | 188 |
| 2010-2019 | 83 |
| 2020-2029 | 35 |
Famous people named Jeannine
- Jeannine Riley: Actress
Nicknames
Jean, Jeannie, Nina
Fun facts
- Jeannine originated as an affectionate French hypocoristic of Jeanne before gaining independent global usage.
- The name peaked in the United States during the mid-20th century alongside other French-derived names.