Jeanie Girl
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1882 | 6 |
1883 | 7 |
1884 | 10 |
1885 | 6 |
1886 | 10 |
1887 | 12 |
1888 | 8 |
1889 | 10 |
1890 | 9 |
1891 | 12 |
1892 | 11 |
1893 | 10 |
1894 | 12 |
1895 | 5 |
1896 | 15 |
1897 | 5 |
1898 | 9 |
1899 | 6 |
1900 | 7 |
1901 | 10 |
1902 | 6 |
1903 | 11 |
1904 | 7 |
1905 | 6 |
1906 | 9 |
1907 | 9 |
1908 | 11 |
1909 | 7 |
1910 | 14 |
1911 | 15 |
1912 | 21 |
1913 | 15 |
1914 | 22 |
1915 | 27 |
1916 | 31 |
1917 | 25 |
1918 | 26 |
1919 | 37 |
1920 | 38 |
1921 | 32 |
1922 | 51 |
1923 | 72 |
1924 | 57 |
1925 | 74 |
1926 | 75 |
1927 | 92 |
1928 | 86 |
1929 | 78 |
1930 | 99 |
1931 | 86 |
1932 | 94 |
1933 | 131 |
1934 | 122 |
1935 | 147 |
1936 | 125 |
1937 | 150 |
1938 | 137 |
1939 | 156 |
1940 | 245 |
1941 | 275 |
1942 | 251 |
1943 | 262 |
1944 | 289 |
1945 | 274 |
1946 | 367 |
1947 | 424 |
1948 | 392 |
1949 | 426 |
1950 | 364 |
1951 | 409 |
1952 | 414 |
1953 | 459 |
1954 | 406 |
1955 | 401 |
1956 | 453 |
1957 | 499 |
1958 | 462 |
1959 | 417 |
1960 | 395 |
1961 | 360 |
1962 | 357 |
1963 | 318 |
1964 | 276 |
1965 | 222 |
1966 | 212 |
1967 | 217 |
1968 | 224 |
1969 | 249 |
1970 | 270 |
1971 | 272 |
1972 | 236 |
1973 | 224 |
1974 | 235 |
1975 | 220 |
1976 | 198 |
1977 | 207 |
1978 | 177 |
1979 | 163 |
1980 | 204 |
1981 | 174 |
1982 | 174 |
1983 | 118 |
1984 | 126 |
1985 | 114 |
1986 | 95 |
1987 | 95 |
1988 | 79 |
1989 | 82 |
1990 | 85 |
1991 | 67 |
1992 | 55 |
1993 | 50 |
1994 | 43 |
1995 | 39 |
1996 | 36 |
1997 | 40 |
1998 | 36 |
1999 | 38 |
2000 | 33 |
2001 | 32 |
2002 | 30 |
2003 | 36 |
2004 | 28 |
2005 | 25 |
2006 | 26 |
2007 | 29 |
2008 | 16 |
2009 | 13 |
2010 | 18 |
2011 | 12 |
2012 | 16 |
2013 | 9 |
2014 | 14 |
2015 | 13 |
2016 | 11 |
2017 | 13 |
2018 | 15 |
2019 | 13 |
2020 | 13 |
2021 | 13 |
2022 | 19 |
2023 | 11 |
2024 | 16 |