Jeanine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jeanine originates from the French language as a diminutive of Jeanne, which means 'God is gracious'. The name has evolved through several historical forms from its Hebrew roots. It conveys traits of elegance and sophistication. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with the name. Jeanine gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the mid-20th century and continues to be viewed positively today.
The name Jeanine 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, Jeanine 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, 'Jeanine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7201st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5159th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 567th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 422nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 419th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1015th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3416th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6774th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jeanine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jeanine"
Pronunciation
/ʒəˈniːn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Jeanine is a diminutive form of the name Jeanne, which is the French feminine form of John. It carries the meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
John (Hebrew), Iohannes (Latin), Johannes (Old French), Jeanne (French), Jeanine (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Jeanine gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s as a fashionable name.
Variants & Derivatives
Jeanne, Jean, Janine, Jana
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jeanine is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and charm.
Famous People
Jeanine Pirro, an American television personality and former judge, Jeanine Añez, a Bolivian politician who served as interim president
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jeanine"
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 "Jeanine"
"Jeanine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7201st of 7552 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5159th of 9107 | 48 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 567th of 9204 | 2,739 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 422nd of 12526 | 9,118 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 419th of 19264 | 8,253 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1015th of 27321 | 2,736 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3416th of 35406 | 702 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6774th of 30306 | 210 |
Regional Popularity of "Jeanine" 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 "Jeanine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
24.13% 373rd/1546 |
38.05% 592nd/1556 |
44.84% 1055th/2353 |
33.48% 518th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
14.05% 313th/2227 |
15.06% 366th/2430 |
26.22% 748th/2853 |
13.08% 363rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
13.65% 401st/2937 |
7.01% 244th/3483 |
22.23% 782nd/3518 |
11.37% 460th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.63% 1018th/3685 |
12.42% 556th/4475 |
32.42% 1684th/5194 |
16.67% 1053rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
82.43% 3777th/4582 |
41.60% 2148th/5164 |
75.58% 5527th/7313 |
30.90% 2306th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
82.01% 5147th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jeanine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jeanine" 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.