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Jeannine

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Pronounced juh-NEEN /dʒəˈniːn/High

Meaning: A French feminine diminutive of Jean (the French form of John), 'God is gracious.' Elegant and mid-century in feel.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful French classic: Jeannine means 'God is gracious' (said 'juh-NEEN'). Elegant and warm.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningA French feminine diminutive of Jean (the French form of John), 'God is gracious.' Elegant and mid-century in feel.
U.S. rank (2025)#10458 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1929
Total births (all-time)≈ 24,066

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192919142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jeannine comes from the French Jean (from John), 'God is gracious,' with a feminine -ine diminutive. A classic French name, popular mid-century and elegant still — rare now in the U.S. (said 'juh-NEEN').

It appears rarely today, after fuller mid-century use. Rare, gracious, and elegant.

Did you know? Jeannine is a French feminine form of Jean — the French John — meaning 'God is gracious'; its soft -ine ending gives it an elegant, mid-century warmth (said 'juh-NEEN').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Jeannine — French feminine of Jean/John; 'God is gracious'

Variations

JeanineJenineJanine

Nicknames

JeanNini

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeannine mean?

Jeannine is a French feminine form of Jean (from John), meaning 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Jeannine?

It's said juh-NEEN /dʒəˈniːn/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Jeannine a boy or girl name?

Jeannine is a girl's name.

How popular is Jeannine?

Jeannine is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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