Holding steady.
Popularity of Jeaninne since 1929
Babies named Jeaninne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jeaninne's real moment was 1971.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jeaninne is a feminine elaboration of Jean, itself a variant of Jane. While it has never cracked the U.S. top 1000, the name experienced a modest peak in 1971, aligning with the decade's affinity for French-inspired names. Its first recorded use in U.S. data is 1929, and the trajectory has been stable since the 1970s. The spelling with double 'n' sets it apart from the more common Jeanine and Jeannine. Jeaninne has not been associated with any particular state, indicating its scattered, low-frequency use. It remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding name rooted in the classic meaning 'God is gracious'.
Jeaninne is a feminine variant of Jean, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The spelling with a double 'n' and 'e' is a modern English elaboration, likely influenced by names like Janine or Jeannine. It first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1920s and saw peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting a broader trend of ornate French-sounding feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jean, Jeanie, Nina, Anna
Sibling names for Jeaninne
Names that share Jeaninne's style, for a brother or sister.
