Jennie
Jennie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jennie originally developed as an English diminutive of Jane or Jean, rooted in the Hebrew name Yochanan. It was extremely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and remains a recognized classic variant of Jenny. Today, it is chosen less frequently but retains a gentle, vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
127,181 babies in the United States have been named Jennie since 1880. It ranks #314 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1643.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.4 %)
- PA (9.5 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- NJ (4.8 %)
- MA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10,220 |
| 1890-1900 | 11,876 |
| 1900-1910 | 9,988 |
| 1910-1920 | 23,068 |
| 1920-1930 | 22,591 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,488 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,014 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,587 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,979 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,754 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,465 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,836 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,250 |
| 2010-2019 | 607 |
| 2020-2029 | 458 |
Famous people named Jennie
- Jennie Jerome: Socialite, Author
- Jennie Garth: Actress
Fun facts
- Jennie was a top-20 female name in the United States during the late 19th century.
- While historically a diminutive of Jane, it gained independent standing alongside Jenny.