Janine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Janine is a French name derived from Jeanne, which itself comes from the Hebrew Yochanah, meaning 'God is gracious'. The name has evolved through various languages and has been popular in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century. It is commonly associated with traits of grace and elegance, and it does not have significant biblical relevance. Notable individuals with this name include Janine Turner and Janine Benyus.
The name Janine is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast 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, Janine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Janine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8999th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5488th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1153rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 334th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 330th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 600th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2188th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4265th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Janine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Janine"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈniːn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Janine is a diminutive form of the name Jeanne, which is the French form of the name Joanna. The name Joanna is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanah, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanah (Hebrew), Ioanna (Greek), Johanna (Latin), Jeanne (Old French), Janine (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Janine gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine form of the name Jane.
Variants & Derivatives
Jane, Jeanne, Janet, Jan, Jana
Modern Popularity & Image
Janine is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and femininity.
Famous People
Janine Turner, an American actress, Janine Benyus, a biologist and author, Janine Jansen, a Dutch violinist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Janine"
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 "Janine"
"Janine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8999th of 10718 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5488th of 9107 | 40 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1153rd of 9204 | 761 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 334th of 12526 | 13,304 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 330th of 19264 | 12,001 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 600th of 27321 | 5,645 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2188th of 35406 | 1,333 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4265th of 30306 | 404 |
Regional Popularity of "Janine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Janine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
62.81% 971st/1546 |
57.26% 891st/1556 |
- |
48.55% 751st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
12.57% 280th/2227 |
10.74% 261st/2430 |
22.85% 652nd/2853 |
10.09% 280th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
12.33% 362nd/2937 |
4.82% 168th/3483 |
20.89% 735th/3518 |
8.85% 358th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
21.03% 775th/3685 |
6.73% 301st/4475 |
21.04% 1093rd/5194 |
9.85% 622nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
55.11% 2525th/4582 |
27.71% 1431st/5164 |
38.59% 2822nd/7313 |
20.85% 1556th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
72.81% 3267th/4487 |
70.13% 4784th/6822 |
42.91% 2693rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Janine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Janine" 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.