Jenine
Jenine is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jenine is a feminine given name, acting as a variant spelling of Janine, which derives from the French Jeanine and ultimately the Hebrew name Yochanan. It enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a rare choice for modern newborns.
Popularity in the United States
2,263 babies in the United States have been named Jenine since 1880. It ranks #3701 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- NY (41.1 %)
- CA (32.3 %)
- PA (11.3 %)
- NJ (7 %)
- MI (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 41 |
| 1940-1950 | 68 |
| 1950-1960 | 258 |
| 1960-1970 | 505 |
| 1970-1980 | 659 |
| 1980-1990 | 415 |
| 1990-2000 | 174 |
| 2000-2010 | 90 |
| 2010-2019 | 41 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Jenine
- Jenine Leal: Artist, Illustrator
Nicknames
Jen, Jenny, Jeni, Nina
Fun facts
- Jenine emerged primarily as an Americanized phonetic variant of the French name Janine.
- The name saw its highest levels of adoption in the United States between the 1960s and 1980s.