The nameNine

Nine is a short French girl's name, mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

It has no established meaning. It is often a diminutive of names ending in -nine, such as Antonine.

Origin

French.

History

First given in the mid 1990s, Nine peaked in the mid 2000s, stayed in use in the 2010s, then declined.

Popularity of the name Nine

Nine in France

1881stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (60 births)
940babies named Nine in France since 1900
03060 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Nine was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 430 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Nine. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Nine in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nine mean?

It has no established meaning. It is often a diminutive of names ending in -nine, such as Antonine.

What is the origin of the name Nine?

French.

Is Nine a girl's or a boy's name?

Nine is a girl's name.