The nameJeanine
Jeanine is a French pet form of Jeanne. It was a top 350 American name in 1960.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Jeanine comes from Jeanne, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
French, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Jeanine reached 324th place in 1960.
Popularity of the name Jeanine
Jeanine in the United States
Jeanine was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 6,782 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Jeanine. Its rise began around 1929, and it peaked in 1960. Half of all babies named Jeanine in the United States were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Jeanine in France
Jeanine was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 17,610 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Jeanine. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 1932. Half of all babies named Jeanine in France were born before 1937, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeanine mean?
Jeanine comes from Jeanne, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Jeanine?
French, from Hebrew.
Is Jeanine a girl's or a boy's name?
Jeanine is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Jeanine?
In 2024, Jeanine was the 7420th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 15 births.
What are the variants of the name Jeanine?
Variants and related names of Jeanine include Jeanne and Jeannine.