Janene Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjah-NEEN / /dʒəˈniːn/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: God is gracious; Hebrew: He has been gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

Janene is a modern name that emerged in the 20th century, primarily in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variant of the name Janine, which itself is derived from the name Jane. The name Jane has deep roots in Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious.' Janene has been used in various cultural contexts, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary naming practices.

Trend Summary

Janene has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

JanetJanelJeanetteJennaJana

Variants

  • Janine
  • Jannine

International Variants

  • Janine (French)
  • Giannina (Italian)

Famous people named Janene

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Fictional characters named Janene

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Sibling Suggestions

JanelleJaniceJasmineJadeJoanne

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Janene was first seen in the United States in 1929. Janene has ranked as high as #893 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Janene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Janene (2002)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19296
19316
19348
193513
193618
193717
193815
193919
194027
194117
194228
194321
194424
194521
194637
194751
194852
194940
195063
195172
195273
195377
195474
195573
195676
195768
195873
195995
1960105
1961120
196293
196399
1964110
196580
196684
196788
196898
1969150
1970231
1971113
197288
197384
197469
197572
197654
197772
197863
197953
198058
198147
198251
198330
198435
198527
198625
198725
198819
19898
199013
199114
199218
199312
199414
199510
19967
19987
19995
20005
20017
20028
20105
20125