The nameJanie
Janie is a girl's name, a diminutive of Jane.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Jane, it comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Hebrew, through English and French.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1940s.
Popularity of the name Janie
Janie in France
1947peak year (35 births)
850babies named Janie in France since 1900
Janie was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 230 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Janie. Its rise began around 1922, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Janie in France were born before 1951, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janie mean?
Like Jane, it comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Janie?
Hebrew, through English and French.
Is Janie a girl's or a boy's name?
Janie is a girl's name.