Jeannine
Jeannine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jeannine
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
From French Jeannine, from Jeanne + -ine, q.v. Sometimes also parsed as a diminutive of English Jean, Jeanne, etc. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
How popular is Jeannine?
Since 1880, 24,066 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeannine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #172 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #3751 in 1929. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jeannine
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Sibling name ideas for Jeannine
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Jeannine FAQ
What does the name Jeannine mean?
A female given name from French. From French Jeannine, from Jeanne + -ine, q.v. Sometimes also parsed as a diminutive of English Jean, Jeanne, etc. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
What is the origin of the name Jeannine?
Jeannine is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Jeannine?
Since 1880, 24,066 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeannine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #172 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #3751 in 1929. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jeannine a boy or girl name?
Jeannine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 24,066 girls and 6 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.