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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zhah-NEEN /ʒəˈniːn/
Origin: French; Hebrew
Meaning: French: God is gracious; Hebrew: He (God) has been gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jeannine is of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This name evolved through several linguistic stages: from Hebrew, it transitioned into Greek as Ioannes, then into Latin as Johannes, and subsequently into Old French as Jehan. The diminutive form Jeannine emerged in the 20th century as a feminine variant of Jean, which is the French equivalent of John.
This transformation reflects a broader trend in the French language to create diminutive forms that convey affection or familiarity. Historically, the name John has significant biblical roots, being borne by several important figures in the New Testament, including John the Baptist and the Apostle John.
The name's prominence was further solidified through its inclusion in major translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version in the early 17th century. The feminine form Jeannine, while less common in historical texts, can be seen as part of the broader tradition of using feminine suffixes in French to create names that resonate with cultural and familial significance.
Culturally, Jeannine carries connotations of grace and favor, aligning with its etymological meaning. The name has been associated with various saints, particularly Saint John, who is revered in Christianity.
This connection to religious figures has contributed to the name's enduring presence in French-speaking cultures. The name Jeannine, while not as widely recognized in historical texts as its masculine counterpart, reflects the linguistic and cultural evolution of names in the French language, embodying a sense of heritage and tradition that resonates through generations.
Famous people named Jeannine
In this section, you will find notable people named Jeannine. 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 Jeannine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jeannine Basinger is a film historian and author best known for A Woman's View: How Hollywood Spoke to Women, The Star Machine, and I Do and I Don't.
Fictional characters named Jeannine
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Jeannine is a fictional character from the novel and film The Bell Jar. She is a friend of the protagonist, Esther Greenwood, and represents a contrasting perspective on societal expectations for women.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeannine was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Jeannine has ranked as high as #315 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Jeannine has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jeannine 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 Jeannine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Jeannine.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2004 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 2003 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2002 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1999 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1997 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1995 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1994 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1993 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1992 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 1991 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1990 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| 1989 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 1988 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1987 | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| 1986 | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| 1985 | 125 | 0 | 125 |
| 1984 | 148 | 0 | 148 |
| 1983 | 186 | 0 | 186 |
| 1982 | 167 | 0 | 167 |
| 1981 | 185 | 0 | 185 |
| 1980 | 197 | 0 | 197 |
| 1979 | 202 | 0 | 202 |
| 1978 | 232 | 0 | 232 |
| 1977 | 227 | 0 | 227 |
| 1976 | 271 | 0 | 271 |
| 1975 | 324 | 0 | 324 |
| 1974 | 349 | 0 | 349 |
| 1973 | 371 | 0 | 371 |
| 1972 | 434 | 0 | 434 |
| 1971 | 544 | 0 | 544 |
| 1970 | 610 | 0 | 610 |
| 1969 | 455 | 0 | 455 |
| 1968 | 429 | 0 | 429 |
| 1967 | 473 | 0 | 473 |
| 1966 | 535 | 0 | 535 |
| 1965 | 577 | 0 | 577 |
| 1964 | 620 | 0 | 620 |
| 1963 | 537 | 0 | 537 |
| 1962 | 573 | 0 | 573 |
| 1961 | 601 | 0 | 601 |
| 1960 | 637 | 0 | 637 |
| 1959 | 494 | 0 | 494 |
| 1958 | 441 | 0 | 441 |
| 1957 | 446 | 0 | 446 |
| 1956 | 431 | 0 | 431 |
| 1955 | 416 | 0 | 416 |
| 1954 | 487 | 0 | 487 |
| 1953 | 446 | 0 | 446 |
| 1952 | 435 | 0 | 435 |
| 1951 | 370 | 0 | 370 |
| 1950 | 319 | 0 | 319 |
| 1949 | 337 | 0 | 337 |
| 1948 | 345 | 0 | 345 |
| 1947 | 355 | 0 | 355 |
| 1946 | 312 | 0 | 312 |
| 1945 | 252 | 0 | 252 |
| 1944 | 257 | 0 | 257 |
| 1943 | 257 | 0 | 257 |
| 1942 | 275 | 0 | 275 |
| 1941 | 256 | 0 | 256 |
| 1940 | 294 | 0 | 294 |
| 1939 | 320 | 0 | 320 |
| 1938 | 336 | 0 | 336 |
| 1937 | 348 | 0 | 348 |
| 1936 | 416 | 0 | 416 |
| 1935 | 397 | 0 | 397 |
| 1934 | 334 | 0 | 334 |
| 1933 | 393 | 0 | 393 |
| 1932 | 437 | 0 | 437 |
| 1931 | 445 | 0 | 445 |
| 1930 | 593 | 0 | 593 |
| 1929 | 1,189 | 6 | 1,183 |
| 1928 | 424 | 0 | 424 |
| 1927 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1926 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1925 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1924 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1923 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1922 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1921 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1920 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1919 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1917 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1916 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1914 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Top States for Jeannine (2012)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |