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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JEE-nee //ˈdʒiːni//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: God is gracious; Hebrew: Gift from God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jeanie is a diminutive form of the name Jean, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This name passed through several linguistic transformations, first appearing in Greek as Ioannes, then in Latin as Johannes, and later evolving into the Old French Jean. From Old French, it made its way into English, where it became Jean and subsequently gave rise to various diminutives, including Jeanie.
The name Jeanie is often considered a Scottish variant, reflecting the cultural influences of the region. Historically, the name Jean has been borne by numerous notable figures, including saints and monarchs.
One of the most significant biblical figures is Saint John the Baptist, whose influence contributed to the name's popularity in Christian contexts. The name Jean was also prevalent among French royalty, with several kings named Jean throughout the Middle Ages.
The translation of the Bible into various vernacular languages, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century, further solidified the name's presence in Christian communities, as it appears in various forms across different translations. Culturally, Jeanie and its variants have been associated with grace and favor, reflecting the original meaning of the name.
The name has appeared in literature and folklore, often symbolizing purity and kindness. In Scottish tradition, Jeanie is sometimes linked to the character of Jeanie Deans from Sir Walter Scott's novel "The Heart of Midlothian," published in the early 19th century, which helped to reinforce its cultural resonance.
The diminutive form Jeanie evokes a sense of familiarity and affection, contributing to its enduring appeal across generations.
Famous people named Jeanie
In this section, you will find notable people named Jeanie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jeanie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Jeanie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Jeanie Buss is a businesswoman best known for being the president of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jeanie M. D. is a writer best known for her contributions to various literary publications.
Fictional characters named Jeanie
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Jeanie is a fictional character from the TV series I Dream of Jeannie. She is a magical genie who helps an astronaut navigate various challenges with her powers.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jeanie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
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)
The name Jeanie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jeanie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jeanie (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jeanie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1993 | 50 |
| 1992 | 55 |
| 1991 | 67 |
| 1990 | 85 |
| 1989 | 82 |
| 1988 | 79 |
| 1987 | 95 |
| 1986 | 95 |
| 1985 | 114 |
| 1984 | 126 |
| 1983 | 118 |
| 1982 | 174 |
| 1981 | 174 |
| 1980 | 204 |
| 1979 | 163 |
| 1978 | 177 |
| 1977 | 207 |
| 1976 | 198 |
| 1975 | 220 |
| 1974 | 235 |
| 1973 | 224 |
| 1972 | 236 |
| 1971 | 272 |
| 1970 | 270 |
| 1969 | 249 |
| 1968 | 224 |
| 1967 | 217 |
| 1966 | 212 |
| 1965 | 222 |
| 1964 | 276 |
| 1963 | 318 |
| 1962 | 357 |
| 1961 | 360 |
| 1960 | 395 |
| 1959 | 417 |
| 1958 | 462 |
| 1957 | 499 |
| 1956 | 453 |
| 1955 | 401 |
| 1954 | 406 |
| 1953 | 459 |
| 1952 | 414 |
| 1951 | 409 |
| 1950 | 364 |
| 1949 | 426 |
| 1948 | 392 |
| 1947 | 424 |
| 1946 | 367 |
| 1945 | 274 |
| 1944 | 289 |
| 1943 | 262 |
| 1942 | 251 |
| 1941 | 275 |
| 1940 | 245 |
| 1939 | 156 |
| 1938 | 137 |
| 1937 | 150 |
| 1936 | 125 |
| 1935 | 147 |
| 1934 | 122 |
| 1933 | 131 |
| 1932 | 94 |
| 1931 | 86 |
| 1930 | 99 |
| 1929 | 78 |
| 1928 | 86 |
| 1927 | 92 |
| 1926 | 75 |
| 1925 | 74 |
| 1924 | 57 |
| 1923 | 72 |
| 1922 | 51 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1920 | 38 |
| 1919 | 37 |
| 1918 | 26 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1916 | 31 |
| 1915 | 27 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1912 | 21 |
| 1911 | 15 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1896 | 15 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1894 | 12 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1887 | 12 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1882 | 6 |