Jeanie Girl

Popularity: #934 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJEE-nee / /ˈdʒiːni/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: God is gracious; Hebrew: Gift from God

Historical & Cultural Background

Jeanie is often considered a diminutive of the name Jean, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. The name has been popular in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. It has also been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its widespread appeal.

Trend Summary

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

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jeanne
  • Jean
  • Janey

International Variants

  • Giovanna (Italian)
  • Jeanne (French)
  • Jana (Slavic)

Famous people named Jeanie

Jeanie Buss is an American sports executive known for being the president of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jeanie C. Riley is an American country music singer famous for her hit song 'Harper Valley PTA'.

Jeanie M. Johnson is a noted American author recognized for her contributions to children's literature.

Jeanie Moore is a prominent American artist known for her work in contemporary painting.

Fictional characters named Jeanie

Jeanie is a character in the television series 'I Dream of Jeannie', known for her magical abilities and romantic involvement with an astronaut.

Jeanie is a character in the animated series 'The Jetsons', often depicted as a futuristic version of a traditional housewife.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jeanie was first seen in the United States in 1882. Jeanie has ranked as high as #676 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Missouri, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Jeanie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jeanie (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18826
18837
188410
18856
188610
188712
18888
188910
18909
189112
189211
189310
189412
18955
189615
18975
18989
18996
19007
190110
19026
190311
19047
19056
19069
19079
190811
19097
191014
191115
191221
191315
191422
191527
191631
191725
191826
191937
192038
192132
192251
192372
192457
192574
192675
192792
192886
192978
193099
193186
193294
1933131
1934122
1935147
1936125
1937150
1938137
1939156
1940245
1941275
1942251
1943262
1944289
1945274
1946367
1947424
1948392
1949426
1950364
1951409
1952414
1953459
1954406
1955401
1956453
1957499
1958462
1959417
1960395
1961360
1962357
1963318
1964276
1965222
1966212
1967217
1968224
1969249
1970270
1971272
1972236
1973224
1974235
1975220
1976198
1977207
1978177
1979163
1980204
1981174
1982174
1983118
1984126
1985114
198695
198795
198879
198982
199085
199167
199255
199350
199443
199539
199636
199740
199836
199938
200033
200132
200230
200336
200428
200525
200626
200729
200816
200913
201018
201112
201216
20139
201414
201513
201611
201713
201815
201913
202013
202113
202219
202311
202416