Declining since 1985, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Jeanine since 1916
Babies named Jeanine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jeanine's real moment was 1970.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 303 |
| 1930s | 1,530 |
| 1940s | 1,826 |
| 1950s | 4,633 |
| 1960s | 6,776 |
| 1970s | 4,767 |
| 1980s | 2,335 |
| 1990s | 894 |
| 2000s | 440 |
| 2010s | 209 |
| 2020s | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Jeanine is a feminine name with French roots, closely tied to John and its meaning of 'God is gracious.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1916 and saw its greatest use in the 1970s, peaking in 1970. Since 1985, however, its popularity has steadily declined; in 2025 it ranked 10,107, with about 1 in 178,585 baby girls receiving the name. Variants like Jeannine and Jeanette share the same origin, while nicknames such as Jeanie and Jan keep it approachable. Though no longer a top choice, Jeanine carries a mid-century charm that may appeal to families looking for a classic French-derived name.
Jeanine is a feminine variant of Jean, the French form of John, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' The name emerged in English-speaking countries as a borrowing of the French Jeannine, a diminutive of Jeanne. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1970s.
Where Jeanine 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: Jeanie, Jean, Jan
Sibling names for Jeanine
Names that share Jeanine's style, for a brother or sister.
