Jeanie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jeanie is a diminutive of Jane, rooted in Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious.' It evolved through several languages, including Latin and Old French, before becoming popular in Scotland. The name conveys warmth and friendliness, with a rich historical presence and notable figures associated with it.
The name Jeanie is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers 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, Jeanie 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, 'Jeanie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1105th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 542nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 456th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 706th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1585th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4899th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8162nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jeanie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jeanie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒiːni/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
Jeanie 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), Iohannes (Latin), Johannes (Old German), Jane (Old French), Jeanie (Scottish)
Historical Usage
Jeanie became popular in Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries as a pet form of Jane, and it has remained in use since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Jean, Janet, Jeana
Modern Popularity & Image
Jeanie is perceived as a charming and vintage name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Jeanie M. D. R. C. McCarthy, a Scottish artist, Jeanie Johnston, a notable historical figure associated with Irish emigration
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jeanie"
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 "Jeanie"
"Jeanie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1105th of 9107 | 800 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 542nd of 9204 | 3,007 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 456th of 12526 | 7,599 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 706th of 19264 | 3,530 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1585th of 27321 | 1,432 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4899th of 35406 | 428 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8162nd of 30306 | 160 |
Regional Popularity of "Jeanie" 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 "Jeanie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
71.26% 1009th/1416 |
74.62% 1029th/1379 |
50.00% 1183rd/2366 |
85.11% 972nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
33.76% 522nd/1546 |
39.52% 615th/1556 |
22.52% 530th/2353 |
29.15% 451st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
19.71% 439th/2227 |
27.86% 677th/2430 |
14.37% 410th/2853 |
15.68% 435th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
22.88% 672nd/2937 |
31.38% 1093rd/3483 |
16.71% 588th/3518 |
20.57% 832nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
43.80% 1614th/3685 |
52.20% 2336th/4475 |
31.09% 1615th/5194 |
28.23% 1783rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
81.95% 5993rd/7313 |
52.63% 3928th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jeanie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jeanie" 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.