Janine
Janine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dอกสษหniหn/
Meaning and origin of Janine
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
From French Janine and Jeannine under influence from Jane, from Jeanne + -ine, q.v. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
How popular is Janine?
Since 1880, 33,508 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Janine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #231 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #3735 in 1967. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Janine
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Janine
Sister and brother names that share Janine's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Janine FAQ
What does the name Janine mean?
A female given name from French. From French Janine and Jeannine under influence from Jane, from Jeanne + -ine, q.v. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
What is the origin of the name Janine?
Janine is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Janine?
Since 1880, 33,508 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Janine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #231 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #3735 in 1967. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Janine a boy or girl name?
Janine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 33,508 girls and 11 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.