Holding steady.
Popularity of Jennine since 1937
Babies named Jennine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 140 |
| 1960s | 321 |
| 1970s | 406 |
| 1980s | 232 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jennine first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1937, but it never cracked the top 1000 national rankings. The name reached its highest recorded usage in 1971, during the broader popularity of names like Jennifer and Jenny. Since then, its usage has remained stable but low, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. Jennine is a more elaborate variation of Jenny or a feminine form of Jean, blending the sounds of popular mid-century names with a stylish '-ine' ending. While it has no strong association with any particular region or cultural group, its spelling and pronunciation align with English naming conventions.
Jennine is a feminine given name, likely a combination of Jenny (a diminutive of Jane or Jennifer) and the suffix '-ine'. Jane ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious', while Jennifer is a Cornish form of Guinevere, from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one'. The name emerged in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, with its peak popularity in the 1970s in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jen, Jenny
Sibling names for Jennine
Names that share Jennine's style, for a brother or sister.
