Janie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Janie is a diminutive form of Jane, which has its roots in Hebrew with the meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has evolved through various languages and forms, gaining popularity in the English-speaking world during the late 19th century. It is often associated with traits of warmth and friendliness, and it does not hold specific biblical relevance.
The name Janie is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Janie has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Janie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5519th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3184th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4028th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5274th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11418th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 239th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 223rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 220th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 474th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 677th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1162nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1547th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Janie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Janie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪni/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Janie is a diminutive form of the name Jane, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Johannes (Latin), John (English), Jane (English), Janie (English)
Historical Usage
The name Janie gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a sweet and affectionate diminutive of Jane.
Variants & Derivatives
Jane, Jan, Janet
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Janie is perceived as a charming and friendly name, often associated with warmth and approachability.
Famous People
Janie Fricke (country music singer), Janie Lee Grace (author and radio presenter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Janie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Janie"
"Janie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5519th of 7545 | 22 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3184th of 6773 | 104 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4028th of 7552 | 69 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5274th of 10718 | 59 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11418th of 16616 | 22 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 239th of 9107 | 13,577 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 223rd of 9204 | 14,998 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 220th of 12526 | 26,255 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 474th of 19264 | 6,883 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 677th of 27321 | 4,745 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1162nd of 35406 | 3,173 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1547th of 30306 | 1,704 |
Regional Popularity of "Janie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
81.26% 1912th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Janie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
54.52% 772nd/1416 |
62.22% 858th/1379 |
5.96% 141st/2366 |
94.57% 1080th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
26.13% 404th/1546 |
33.61% 523rd/1556 |
5.86% 138th/2353 |
24.50% 379th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
12.98% 289th/2227 |
18.35% 446th/2430 |
4.73% 135th/2853 |
10.95% 304th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
18.83% 553rd/2937 |
24.63% 858th/3483 |
8.90% 313th/3518 |
16.02% 648th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
22.80% 840th/3685 |
31.31% 1401st/4475 |
8.55% 444th/5194 |
15.09% 953rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.79% 1594th/4582 |
49.07% 2534th/5164 |
11.31% 827th/7313 |
19.51% 1456th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
42.12% 1678th/3984 |
56.85% 2551st/4487 |
18.89% 1289th/6822 |
29.25% 1836th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Janie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Janie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.