Jeanie
What does Jeanie mean and where does it come from?
Jeanie is a diminutive form of the name Jean, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning 'God is gracious'. The name has been widely used in English-speaking countries, particularly in Scotland, where variations like 'Jeannie' are common. The name rose to popularity in
How popular is Jeanie right now?
Rising fast — up 1265 spots — currently #5807 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jeanie
Jeanie has been a beloved American name for over 142 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1882. A total of 17,065 babies have received this name. Once ranked #990 in 1885, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #9265 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Jeanie in 1949:
Jeanie by decade
Jeanie peaked in the 1940s. See all 1940s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 69 | |
| 1890s | 94 | |
| 1900s | 83 | |
| 1910s | 233 | |
| 1920s | 655 | |
| 1930s | 1,247 | |
| 1940s | 3,205 | |
| 1950s ★ | 4,284 | |
| 1960s | 2,830 | |
| 1970s | 2,202 | |
| 1980s | 1,261 | |
| 1990s | 489 | |
| 2000s | 268 | |
| 2010s | 132 | |
| 2020s | 50 |