Holding steady.
Popularity of Jeanene since 1928
Babies named Jeanene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jeanene's real moment was 1970.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 369 |
| 1940s | 342 |
| 1950s | 461 |
| 1960s | 609 |
| 1970s | 398 |
| 1980s | 161 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jeanene is a rare feminine name that enjoyed modest popularity in the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1928, it reached its peak in 1970 and has since declined, never cracking the top 1,000. Its stable trajectory over the decades reflects its status as a familiar yet uncommon elaboration of Jean. The name is a prime example of the 'Jean-' naming trend that flourished in the 1970s.
Jeanene is a modern elaboration of Jean, the English feminine form of John, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." The name gained modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States during the 1970s, its peak decade. It is part of a cluster of Jean- variants popular in that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jean, Jeanie
Sibling names for Jeanene
Names that share Jeanene's style, for a brother or sister.
