Jeannine
Girl name · English · French · Hebrew · Scottish
MeaningGod is gracious · French
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #172 in 1929
9 babies were named Jeannine in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jeannine you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Jeannine, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jeannine would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJeannine first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1929, when it ranked #172. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJeannine was 2.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 60,606 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 178,571.
- MeaningIn French, Jeannine means “God is gracious”. Our records link it to English, French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Jeannine
Jeannine is a girl name of English, French and Hebrew origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Jeannine for girls from 1914 to 2025, in 110 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1929, when it ranked #172 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesHebrew namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.6 | 132,450 girls |
| 1920s | 154 | 6,473 girls |
| 1930s | 377 | 2,655 girls |
| 1940s | 204 | 4,896 girls |
| 1950s | 222 | 4,498 girls |
| 1960s | 297 | 3,366 girls |
| 1970s | 229 | 4,375 girls |
| 1980s | 77 | 12,915 girls |
| 1990s | 22 | 44,504 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 97,847 girls |
| 2010s | 4.8 | 210,084 girls |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 279,070 girls |
Other spellings of Jeannine
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
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Questions about the name Jeannine
What does the name Jeannine mean?
Jeannine means “God is gracious” in French.
What is the origin of the name Jeannine?
Jeannine has English, French, Hebrew, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Jeannine a boy or girl name?
Jeannine is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jeannine?
Jeannine ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1929 (#172).