Holding steady, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Jannie since 1880
Babies named Jannie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jannie's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 257 |
| 1890s | 547 |
| 1900s | 879 |
| 1910s | 1,795 |
| 1920s | 2,478 |
| 1930s | 2,103 |
| 1940s | 2,540 |
| 1950s | 2,017 |
| 1960s | 901 |
| 1970s | 421 |
| 1980s | 337 |
| 1990s | 231 |
| 2000s | 184 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Jannie is a name with Dutch and English roots, most commonly used as a diminutive of Johanna. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1880 and reached its peak rank of 9,457 in 1910, reflecting its highest usage during the early 20th century. In the most recent year (2025), it was given to about 1 in 160,727 newborns, placing it among the less common names. Its trajectory is stable, with no major revival in recent decades. The name carries a vintage charm and is often associated with Dutch heritage.
Jannie is a Dutch and English diminutive of Johanna, the feminine form of John, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' In Dutch, Jannie became an independent given name in its own right, especially popular in the Netherlands and among Dutch communities. It was also used in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often as a variant of Jenny.
Where Jannie 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, Janna
Sibling names for Jannie
Names that share Jannie's style, for a brother or sister.
