Jenine
MeaningGod is gracious · English form of Janine
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,263 in 1970
6 babies were named Jenine in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1932–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Jenine, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jenine would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJenine first shows up in US birth records in 1932, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 93 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1970, when it ranked #1,263. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningJenine is an English form of Janine, which means “God is gracious”. Our records link it to French and Scottish roots.
About the name Jenine
Jenine is a girl name of French and Scottish origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Jenine for girls from 1932 to 2025, in 81 of those 94 years. Its best year was 1970, when it ranked #1,263 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:French namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 4.8 | 208,333 girls |
| 1940s | 4.5 | 224,215 girls |
| 1950s | 13 | 75,075 girls |
| 1960s | 28 | 35,753 girls |
| 1970s | 43 | 23,518 girls |
| 1980s | 24 | 41,068 girls |
| 1990s | 9.6 | 103,950 girls |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 204,918 girls |
| 2010s | 2.3 | 429,185 girls |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 810,811 girls |
Other spellings of Jenine
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Jenine
What does the name Jenine mean?
Jenine means “God is gracious” in English, as a form of Janine.
What is the origin of the name Jenine?
Jenine has French, Scottish roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Jenine a boy or girl name?
Jenine is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jenine?
Jenine ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1970 (#1,263).