Nadine

Nadine: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameFrench origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /neษชฬฏหˆdiหn/ ยท /nษ™หˆdiหn/

Meaning and origin of Nadine

  • A female given name from French, a French diminutive form of Nadia.

How popular is Nadine?

128U.S. babies in 2025
#229peak rank (1926)
53,424babies since 1880

Since 1880, 53,381 girls and 43 boys in the U.S. have been named Nadine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #229 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #3360 in 1940. In 2025, 128 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020251,011 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Nadine FAQ

What does the name Nadine mean?

A female given name from French, a French diminutive form of Nadia.

What is the origin of the name Nadine?

Nadine is listed as a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Nadine?

Since 1880, 53,381 girls and 43 boys in the U.S. have been named Nadine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #229 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #3360 in 1940. In 2025, 128 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Nadine a boy or girl name?

Nadine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 53,381 girls and 43 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.