Holding steady.
Popularity of Geanine since 1960
Babies named Geanine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 71 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Geanine is a rare American spelling variant of Jeanine, which itself is a feminine form of Jean, the French form of John. The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1960, reaching its peak in 1968, when it ranked outside the top thousand. Since then, usage has remained stable but extremely low, with no reported instances in recent years according to the available data. The pronunciation follows the familiar pattern of Jeanine, with the 'G' pronounced as a soft 'J' sound. While not widely used, Geanine exemplifies the mid-20th-century trend of respelling traditional names to create unique identities. Its connection to the enduring name John gives it a solid etymological foundation, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Geanine is a modern English spelling variant of Jeanine, which itself is a feminine form of Jean, the French form of John. The name John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. This particular spelling emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, likely as a creative respelling to give a distinctive touch to the familiar name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gean, Nina
Sibling names for Geanine
Names that share Geanine's style, for a brother or sister.
