Janie
Janie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Janie
- A diminutive of the female given name Jane.
Etymology
From Jane + -ie.
How popular is Janie?
Since 1880, 75,598 girls and 276 boys in the U.S. have been named Janie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #134 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #1876 in 1935. In 2025, 168 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Janie
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Sibling name ideas for Janie
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Janie FAQ
What does the name Janie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Jane. From Jane + -ie.
How popular is the name Janie?
Since 1880, 75,598 girls and 276 boys in the U.S. have been named Janie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #134 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #1876 in 1935. In 2025, 168 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Janie a boy or girl name?
Janie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 75,598 girls and 276 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.