Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Janeen since 1930
Babies named Janeen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 155 |
| 1940s | 549 |
| 1950s | 1,197 |
| 1960s | 1,640 |
| 1970s | 1,595 |
| 1980s | 864 |
| 1990s | 320 |
| 2000s | 151 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Janeen is a modern English name that represents a creative respelling of the classic Jeannine. Its peak occurred in 1969, during the height of the 'Jan' sound's popularity. After a steady decline since 1985, the name now holds a nostalgic appeal for families seeking something distinctive yet familiar. Its strong 'n' endings align it with similar female names of its era.
Janeen is a modern English feminine name, a variant of Janine or Jeanine, which themselves derive from the French Jeannine, a diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine form of John. John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' The spelling Janeen emerged in the early 20th century and saw peak usage in the United States during the late 1960s.
Where Janeen is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jan, Janey, Neen
Sibling names for Janeen
Names that share Janeen's style, for a brother or sister.
