Jeannie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jeannie is a name that originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Its language path includes forms like Iohannes in Latin and Jean in French. The name is associated with traits of kindness and warmth. There is no specific biblical relevance. Jeannie gained popularity in the 19th century and is still well-liked today.
The name Jeannie is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West 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, Jeannie 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, 'Jeannie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5303rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6919th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1147th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 494th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 298th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 368th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 857th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3180th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5435th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jeannie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jeannie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒiːni/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Jeannie is a diminutive form of the name Jean, 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), Jean (French), Jeanne (French), Jeannie (English)
Historical Usage
The name Jeannie became popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th century as a diminutive of Jean and has remained in use since.
Variants & Derivatives
Jean, Jeanne, Jeanie, Ginny
Modern Popularity & Image
Jeannie is often perceived as a friendly and approachable name, associated with kindness and warmth.
Famous People
Jeannie C. Riley, an American country music singer, Jeannie Mai, an American television host and stylist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jeannie"
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 "Jeannie"
"Jeannie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5303rd of 7552 | 27 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6919th of 10718 | 28 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1147th of 9107 | 758 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 494th of 9204 | 3,721 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 298th of 12526 | 16,771 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 368th of 19264 | 10,261 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 857th of 27321 | 3,450 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3180th of 35406 | 781 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5435th of 30306 | 284 |
Regional Popularity of "Jeannie" 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 "Jeannie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
81.85% 1159th/1416 |
63.89% 881st/1379 |
66.48% 1573rd/2366 |
68.83% 786th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
30.14% 466th/1546 |
32.52% 506th/1556 |
21.42% 504th/2353 |
21.01% 325th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
12.53% 279th/2227 |
15.27% 371st/2430 |
9.57% 273rd/2853 |
8.90% 247th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
12.09% 355th/2937 |
14.38% 501st/3483 |
8.75% 308th/3518 |
9.08% 367th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.42% 900th/3685 |
21.97% 983rd/4475 |
15.42% 801st/5194 |
14.55% 919th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
70.45% 3638th/5164 |
48.48% 3545th/7313 |
32.28% 2409th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
84.54% 5767th/6822 |
65.34% 4101st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jeannie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jeannie" 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.