Nadine
Nadine is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Hope.
Origin and history
Nadine is a French elaboration of the Russian name Nadia, derived from the Slavic word for hope. It became popular in the Western world during the 20th century. In the United States, it is a well-established traditional choice that remains steadily used today.
Popularity in the United States
53,381 babies in the United States have been named Nadine since 1880. It ranks #561 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1314.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.9 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
- TX (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 25 |
| 1890-1900 | 163 |
| 1900-1910 | 443 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,095 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,951 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,196 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,317 |
| 1950-1960 | 8,979 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,008 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,889 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,319 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,684 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,928 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,555 |
| 2020-2029 | 829 |
Famous people named Nadine
- Nadine Gordimer: Writer, Nobel Laureate
- Nadine Velazquez: Actress, Model
- Nadine Coyle: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Deena, Naddy
Fun facts
- Nadine developed as a French variation of the Russian name Nadezhda, which means hope.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.