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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: juh-NEEN //ʒəˈniːn//
Origin: French; Hebrew
Meaning: French: God is gracious; Hebrew: He (God) has favored
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jeanine is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This name was adapted into Greek as Ioannes and subsequently into Latin as Johannes. The Old French form, Jehan, evolved into various derivatives, including Jeanne, which is the feminine form of Jean.
The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of the 11th century, when many French names were introduced into the English language, leading to the adoption of Jean and its variants, including Jeanine. Historically, the name Jeanine can be linked to significant figures such as Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Apostle, both of whom are prominent in Christian tradition.
The name has appeared in various forms throughout history, with notable mentions in medieval texts and religious contexts. The widespread use of the name in Christian Europe was further solidified by the translation of the Bible into vernacular languages, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which contributed to the proliferation of biblical names.
Culturally, the name Jeanine has been associated with grace and favor, reflecting its etymological roots. It has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing a connection to divine grace.
The diminutive form, Janine, is also recognized, though Jeanine remains a distinct and historically rich variant. The name's enduring presence in literature and art underscores its significance, as it has been used in various works to evoke themes of grace and femininity.
Famous people named Jeanine
In this section, you will find notable people named Jeanine. 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 Jeanine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jeanine Pirro is a television personality and author best known for Justice with Judge Jeanine, The Five, and her work as a prosecutor in New York.
Fictional characters named Jeanine
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Jeanine Matthews is a fictional character from the book series Divergent. She is the ruthless leader of the Erudite faction, known for her intelligence and ambition to control the society.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeanine was first seen in the United States in 1916.
Jeanine has ranked as high as #592 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Jeanine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jeanine 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 Jeanine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jeanine (2021)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
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 Jeanine.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2020 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2019 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2011 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 2010 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 2009 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 2008 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 2007 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 2006 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 2005 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 2004 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 2003 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 2002 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 2001 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 2000 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 1999 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 1998 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 1997 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| 1996 | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| 1995 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 1994 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 1993 | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| 1992 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| 1991 | 138 | 0 | 138 |
| 1990 | 147 | 0 | 147 |
| 1989 | 149 | 0 | 149 |
| 1988 | 166 | 0 | 166 |
| 1987 | 162 | 0 | 162 |
| 1986 | 184 | 0 | 184 |
| 1985 | 232 | 0 | 232 |
| 1984 | 242 | 0 | 242 |
| 1983 | 264 | 0 | 264 |
| 1982 | 294 | 0 | 294 |
| 1981 | 329 | 0 | 329 |
| 1980 | 313 | 0 | 313 |
| 1979 | 340 | 0 | 340 |
| 1978 | 370 | 0 | 370 |
| 1977 | 374 | 0 | 374 |
| 1976 | 369 | 0 | 369 |
| 1975 | 457 | 0 | 457 |
| 1974 | 460 | 0 | 460 |
| 1973 | 468 | 0 | 468 |
| 1972 | 497 | 0 | 497 |
| 1971 | 632 | 0 | 632 |
| 1970 | 805 | 5 | 800 |
| 1969 | 615 | 0 | 615 |
| 1968 | 547 | 0 | 547 |
| 1967 | 606 | 0 | 606 |
| 1966 | 736 | 0 | 736 |
| 1965 | 669 | 0 | 669 |
| 1964 | 786 | 6 | 780 |
| 1963 | 641 | 0 | 641 |
| 1962 | 645 | 0 | 645 |
| 1961 | 687 | 0 | 687 |
| 1960 | 850 | 0 | 850 |
| 1959 | 709 | 0 | 709 |
| 1958 | 440 | 0 | 440 |
| 1957 | 504 | 0 | 504 |
| 1956 | 508 | 0 | 508 |
| 1955 | 528 | 0 | 528 |
| 1954 | 487 | 0 | 487 |
| 1953 | 453 | 0 | 453 |
| 1952 | 462 | 0 | 462 |
| 1951 | 280 | 0 | 280 |
| 1950 | 262 | 0 | 262 |
| 1949 | 236 | 0 | 236 |
| 1948 | 222 | 0 | 222 |
| 1947 | 221 | 0 | 221 |
| 1946 | 203 | 0 | 203 |
| 1945 | 160 | 0 | 160 |
| 1944 | 132 | 0 | 132 |
| 1943 | 147 | 0 | 147 |
| 1942 | 143 | 0 | 143 |
| 1941 | 170 | 0 | 170 |
| 1940 | 192 | 0 | 192 |
| 1939 | 197 | 0 | 197 |
| 1938 | 164 | 0 | 164 |
| 1937 | 142 | 0 | 142 |
| 1936 | 182 | 0 | 182 |
| 1935 | 143 | 0 | 143 |
| 1934 | 129 | 0 | 129 |
| 1933 | 137 | 0 | 137 |
| 1932 | 116 | 0 | 116 |
| 1931 | 160 | 0 | 160 |
| 1930 | 160 | 0 | 160 |
| 1929 | 197 | 0 | 197 |
| 1928 | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| 1927 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1926 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1924 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1922 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1916 | 10 | 0 | 10 |