Jeannine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jeannine is a diminutive French name derived from Jeanne, which ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has evolved through various languages, including Latin and Old German. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is associated with elegance and femininity. There are several variants of the name, but it has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Jeannine is most popular in Maine, 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, Jeannine 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, 'Jeannine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2801st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 326th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 430th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 504th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1568th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6629th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12051st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jeannine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jeannine"
Pronunciation
/ʒəˈniːn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Jeannine is a diminutive form of the name Jeanne, which is the French form of the name Joan. Joan itself originates from the Latin name Ioanna, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioanna (Latin), Johanna (Old German), Joan (English), Jeanne (French), Jeannine (French diminutive)
Historical Usage
Jeannine became popular in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking countries and among communities influenced by French culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Jeanne, Joan, Jeanette, Janine
Modern Popularity & Image
Jeannine is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with femininity and grace.
Famous People
Jeannine Deckers, a Belgian singer and songwriter, Jeannine Otis, an American jazz singer, Jeannine S. D. H. V. De Jong, a Dutch politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jeannine"
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 "Jeannine"
"Jeannine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6464th of 6773 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2801st of 9107 | 185 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 326th of 9204 | 7,217 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 430th of 12526 | 8,602 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 504th of 19264 | 6,230 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1568th of 27321 | 1,452 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6629th of 35406 | 285 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12051st of 30306 | 86 |
Regional Popularity of "Jeannine" 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 "Jeannine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
14.62% 226th/1546 |
15.94% 248th/1556 |
25.46% 599th/2353 |
21.33% 330th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
16.21% 361st/2227 |
12.96% 315th/2430 |
25.59% 730th/2853 |
14.92% 414th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
16.82% 494th/2937 |
8.44% 294th/3483 |
24.45% 860th/3518 |
14.54% 588th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
43.80% 1614th/3685 |
19.40% 868th/4475 |
44.11% 2291st/5194 |
24.13% 1524th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
86.77% 4481st/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
47.39% 3537th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jeannine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jeannine" 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.