Holding steady.
Popularity of Jeanni since 1948
Babies named Jeanni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jeanni is a rare feminine name, a variant of Jeannie with a distinctive spelling. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1948, though it never reached the top 1000. Its peak year was 1961, but even then it remained uncommon. The trajectory has been stable, with no revival in recent decades. As a diminutive of Jean, it carries the meaning 'God is gracious' and reflects a Scottish naming tradition.
Jeanni is a variant of Jeannie, itself a diminutive of Jean, the Scottish feminine form of John. John derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' The name Jean became common in Scotland in the 16th century, and Jeannie emerged as a affectionate nickname in the 19th century. Jeanni, with an 'i' ending, is a modern respelling that gained modest use in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeans
Sibling names for Jeanni
Names that share Jeanni's style, for a brother or sister.
