Declining since 1985, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Janine since 1914
Babies named Janine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 371 |
| 1940s | 1,368 |
| 1950s | 5,956 |
| 1960s | 11,758 |
| 1970s | 6,067 |
| 1980s | 4,452 |
| 1990s | 2,084 |
| 2000s | 812 |
| 2010s | 422 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Janine experienced its peak popularity in 1965, reflecting the broader mid-century embrace of French-influenced feminines ending in '-ine.' As of 2025, the name ranked 5,722, with an incidence of 1 in 76,537 births, indicating a steady decline in usage since the 1980s. Geographically, the name has been most prevalent in New York and California, states with historically large populations and diverse naming trends. The trajectory shows a falling pattern since 1985, typical of names that peaked mid-century and have since become less common among new parents.
Janine is a feminine name derived from the French Jeannine, itself a diminutive of Jeanne, the French feminine form of John. John ultimately comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' The name entered English usage in the early 20th century, gaining particular popularity in the United States during the mid-1900s.
Where Janine 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.
“Janine” around the world
Where Janine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jan, Nina
Sibling names for Janine
Names that share Janine's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Michelle, Denise, Colleen, Lorraine, Yvonne, Charlene, Denice, Johnette, Jennine, Joline, Karleen, Karlene, Raylene, Sharleen, Charmane, Daylene, Denine, Genine, Jolinda, Michelene, Shirlyn, Danene, Jillaine, Jodine, Julane, Marlaine, Sharmane, Chermaine, Danean, Danine, Darene, Darlisa, Deneane, Denene, Geanine, Jalaine, Laneta, Marveline, Renise, Scharlene
Brothers: Kevin, Brian, Paul, Gregory, Vincent, Shermaine, Carvell
