Holding steady.
Popularity of Jinnie since 1881
Babies named Jinnie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jinnie's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 |
| 1890s | 45 |
| 1900s | 58 |
| 1910s | 103 |
| 1920s | 164 |
| 1930s | 113 |
| 1940s | 106 |
| 1950s | 85 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jinnie is a rare vintage name with a soft, friendly sound, most often considered a variant of Jenny or Jennie. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1881, its peak year, and has since fallen out of common use. The name remained stable in occurrence, never experiencing a strong upswing. While Jinnie does not appear in top state data, its brevity and nickname-like charm give it a nostalgic appeal. Names like Jinnie were once part of a broader trend for diminutive forms that have since faded, making Jinnie a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon, old-fashioned name.
Jinnie is a diminutive form, most commonly considered a variant of Jenny, itself a pet form of Jane or Jennifer. Jane is the feminine form of John, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious.' Jennifer is of Cornish origin, from Guinevere, meaning 'white enchantress' or 'fair one.' Jinnie may also be used as a diminutive of Virginia, meaning 'maid' or 'virgin.' Historically, Jinnie saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jen, Jenny
Sibling names for Jinnie
Names that share Jinnie's style, for a brother or sister.
