Declining since 1985, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Jeannie since 1882
Babies named Jeannie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 41 |
| 1890s | 30 |
| 1900s | 49 |
| 1910s | 215 |
| 1920s | 652 |
| 1930s | 1,243 |
| 1940s | 5,249 |
| 1950s | 9,791 |
| 1960s | 7,357 |
| 1970s | 6,481 |
| 1980s | 3,031 |
| 1990s | 1,097 |
| 2000s | 494 |
| 2010s | 255 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Jeannie reached its highest popularity in the United States in 1957, when it ranked at its peak year. Since at least 1985, its trajectory has been falling, moving away from the mid-century heights that placed it firmly in the 1950s decade. In 2025, it ranked 6,838, with approximately 1 in 100,454 newborns receiving the name. Historically a Scottish diminutive of Jean, Jeannie enjoyed broad use in English-speaking countries during the first half of the 20th century, but the substantial decline since the 1980s reflects a broader shift away from 'ie'-ending diminutive forms. Today it is an uncommon choice, carrying a vintage charm associated with its 1950s peak.
Jeannie is a Scottish diminutive of Jean, which is the Scottish feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. It emerged as an independent given name in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland and among Scottish diaspora. The spelling with '-ie' reflects the Scots diminutive suffix.
Where Jeannie 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: Jean, Jeanie
Sibling names for Jeannie
Names that share Jeannie's style, for a brother or sister.
