Holding steady.
Popularity of Jadine since 1948
Babies named Jadine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jadine is a modern, relatively rare first name in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1948, placing it among mid-20th-century coinages. The name reached its peak usage in 1995, but even at that high point it did not enter the national top 1000, indicating a consistent but very low level of use. Its trajectory has remained stable over decades, without significant spikes or declines. The name is thought to be an invented construction, likely drawing on the fashionable '-dine' ending seen in Nadine and the popular initial 'J'. Because it is not tied to a specific cultural or linguistic tradition, its meaning is uncertain. No top states have recorded notably high usage of Jadine, reflecting its nation-wide rarity.
Jadine first appeared in the United States in the mid-20th century, recorded from 1948. It likely originated as a modern coinage, combining the popular 'J' initial and the fashionable '-dine' suffix seen in names like Nadine. There is no known pre-existing etymology or linguistic root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jade, Jady, Dina
Sibling names for Jadine
Names that share Jadine's style, for a brother or sister.
