Jannine
“God is gracious”
France origin · Girl name
#1218US 2023
982Births / yr
→Stable
677All-time births
📅 Since 194600
How to pronounce Jannine
JANN·EYEN
/ˈdʒænn.ˈaɪn/ · stress on JANN · 2 syllables
“God is gracious”
France origin · Girl name
What does Jannine mean and where does it come from?
Jannine is a French diminutive of Janine, derived from Jeanne, which is the French version of the name Joan. This name became popular in the 20th century and has seen variations across different countries. Notable figures with this name include Jannine B. Burch, an influential American author and ed
Cultural significance
Jannine has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in France-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god is gracious.
Peak popularity
Reached #2236 in 1964 — currently #1218 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Jannine?
Jannine works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Jannine Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Jannine Rose
Floral · soft ending
Jannine Mae
Sweet · timeless
Jannine Claire
French influence · crisp
Jannine Jane
Literary · strong
Jannine Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Jannine right now?
Holding steady — currently #1218 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jannine
Jannine entered American naming records in 1946 and has been in use for over 78 years. With 677 total births recorded, Jannine remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #3220 in 1950 to #1218 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Jannine in 1964:
Jannine by decade
Jannine peaked in the 1960s. See all 1960s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 17 | |
| 1950s | 124 | |
| 1960s ★ | 219 | |
| 1970s | 182 | |
| 1980s | 65 | |
| 1990s | 50 | |
| 2000s | 20 |
Jannine has only 677 total recorded births since 1946 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Jannine?
CROATIAN
Nina
CZECH
IvkaNina
DANISH
JannickeJannikeNina
DUTCH
Nina
What names sound and feel like Jannine?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jannine also consider these
How is Jannine written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Jannine?
Deshaun AFRICAN AMERICANDeshawn AFRICAN AMERICANKeshaun AFRICAN AMERICANKeshawn AFRICAN AMERICANRashaun AFRICAN AMERICANRashawn AFRICAN AMERICANGjon ALBANIANYahya ARABICYuhanna ARABICHovhannes ARMENIANHovik ARMENIANHovo ARMENIANOhannes ARMENIANGanix BASQUEIon BASQUEJon BASQUEIvan BELARUSIANYan BELARUSIANIoannes BIBLICAL GREEKYehochanan BIBLICAL HEBREWYochanan BIBLICAL HEBREWIohannes BIBLICAL LATINJehohanan BIBLICALJohanan BIBLICALJohn BIBLICALYanick BRETONYann BRETONYannic BRETONYannick BRETONIoan BULGARIANIvan BULGARIANIvo BULGARIANYanko BULGARIANYoan BULGARIANJan CATALANJoan CATALANJowan CORNISHGhjuvan CORSICANIvan CROATIANIvica CROATIANIvo CROATIANJanko CROATIANVanja CROATIANHonza CZECHIvan CZECHJan CZECHJanek CZECHHans DANISHJan DANISHJannick DANISHJannik DANISHJens DANISHJohan DANISHJohannes DANISHJon DANISHHanke DUTCHHanne DUTCHHannes DUTCHHans DUTCHJan DUTCHJo DUTCHJohan DUTCHJohannes DUTCHJoop DUTCHEvan ENGLISHHank ENGLISHIan ENGLISHIvan ENGLISHJack ENGLISHJackie ENGLISHJake ENGLISHJohn ENGLISHJohnie ENGLISHJohnnie ENGLISHJohnny ENGLISHJon ENGLISHSean ENGLISHShane ENGLISHShaun ENGLISHShawn ENGLISHShayne ENGLISHVan ENGLISHJoĉjo ESPERANTOJohano ESPERANTOJaan ESTONIANJohannes ESTONIANJuhan ESTONIANJóannes FAROESEJóhannes FAROESEJón FAROESEHannes FINNISHHannu FINNISHJani FINNISHJanne FINNISHJohannes FINNISHJoni FINNISHJouni FINNISHJuha FINNISHJuhana FINNISHJuhani FINNISHJuho FINNISHJukka FINNISHJussi FINNISHJean FRENCHJeannot FRENCHYanick FRENCHYann FRENCHYannic FRENCHYannick FRENCHXoán GALICIANIoane GEORGIANIvane GEORGIANVano GEORGIANHannes GERMANHans GERMANJan GERMANJo GERMANJohann GERMANJohannes GERMANGianni GREEKGiannis GREEKIoannis GREEKYanni GREEKYannis GREEKYianni GREEKYiannis GREEKKeoni HAWAIIANYochanan HEBREWIván HUNGARIANJancsi HUNGARIANJani HUNGARIANJános HUNGARIANJóhann ICELANDICJóhannes ICELANDICJón ICELANDICYohanes INDONESIANEoin IRISHSeán IRISHSean IRISHShane IRISHGian ITALIANGianni ITALIANGiannino ITALIANGiovanni ITALIANIvan ITALIANIvano ITALIANNino ITALIANVanni ITALIANJoannes LATE ROMANJohannes LATE ROMANJānis LATVIANSjang LIMBURGISHSjeng LIMBURGISHJonas LITHUANIANIvan MACEDONIANIvo MACEDONIANJovan MACEDONIANEan MANXJuan MANXHankin MEDIEVAL ENGLISHHann MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJackin MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJan MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJankin MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJon MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJehan MEDIEVAL FRENCHZuan MEDIEVAL ITALIANHans NORWEGIANJan NORWEGIANJens NORWEGIANJohan NORWEGIANJohannes NORWEGIANJon NORWEGIANJone NORWEGIANJoan OCCITANIoannu OLD CHURCH SLAVICYahya PERSIANIwan POLISHJan POLISHJanek POLISHJanusz POLISHJoão PORTUGUESEJoãozinho PORTUGUESEIancu ROMANIANIoan ROMANIANIon ROMANIANIonel ROMANIANIonuț ROMANIANNelu ROMANIANIoann RUSSIANIvan RUSSIANVanya RUSSIANJuhán SAMIGiuanne SARDINIANJuanne SARDINIANEoin SCOTTISHIain SCOTTISHIan SCOTTISHJock SCOTTISHJockie SCOTTISHJocky SCOTTISHSeoc SCOTTISHIvan SERBIANIvica SERBIANIvo SERBIANJanko SERBIANJovan SERBIANVanja SERBIANIvan SLOVAKJán SLOVAKJanko SLOVAKAnže SLOVENEIvan SLOVENEJan SLOVENEJanez SLOVENEJanko SLOVENEŽan SLOVENEIván SPANISHJuan SPANISHJuanito SPANISHXuan SPANISHHampus SWEDISHHannes SWEDISHHans SWEDISHHasse SWEDISHJan SWEDISHJanne SWEDISHJens SWEDISHJohan SWEDISHJohannes SWEDISHJon SWEDISHYahya TURKISHIvan UKRAINIANEvan WELSHIanto WELSHIefan WELSHIeuan WELSHIfan WELSHIoan WELSHIwan WELSHSiôn WELSHJackson ENGLISHJaxon ENGLISHJaxson ENGLISHMalone ENGLISHSinjin ENGLISHYancy ENGLISHYahweh THEOLOGYBevan WELSH
Common questions about the name Jannine
What does the name Jannine mean?
Jannine means "God is gracious" — a name rooted in France tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Jannine?
Jannine is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Jannine?
Jannine originates from France tradition. France names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Jannine?
Jannine is a two-syllable name pronounced JH AE1 N N AY1 N. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
Is Jannine a common or rare name?
Jannine is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
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