Jeana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jeana originates from Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious.' It evolved through various languages, retaining its roots in the name Yochanan. It is associated with traits of kindness and grace, though it does not have a direct biblical relevance. The name saw increased usage in the 20th century and remains a charming choice today.
The name Jeana is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. 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, Jeana 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, 'Jeana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6846th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3941st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1170th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 754th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1216th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3571st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7127th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jeana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jeana"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒiːnə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jeana is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It is often considered a feminine form of the name John.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Johanna (Latin), Joanna (Old French), Jeana (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Jeana gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of the more common names like Gina or Jean.
Variants & Derivatives
Jean, Gina, Joanna, Jeanne
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Jeana is perceived as a traditional yet approachable name, often associated with kindness and grace.
Famous People
Jeana Keough, American reality television personality, Jeana Turner, American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jeana"
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 "Jeana"
"Jeana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6846th of 9107 | 18 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3941st of 9204 | 97 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1170th of 12526 | 1,484 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 754th of 19264 | 3,114 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1216th of 27321 | 2,114 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3571st of 35406 | 662 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7127th of 30306 | 196 |
Regional Popularity of "Jeana" 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 "Jeana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
45.22% 1007th/2227 |
69.22% 1682nd/2430 |
38.00% 1084th/2853 |
45.01% 1249th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
22.20% 652nd/2937 |
39.94% 1391st/3483 |
20.78% 731st/3518 |
19.71% 797th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.34% 1081st/3685 |
29.09% 1302nd/4475 |
25.13% 1305th/5194 |
25.52% 1612th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
65.14% 3364th/5164 |
65.61% 4798th/7313 |
64.56% 4818th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jeana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jeana" 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.