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Jennie

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Pronounced JEHN-ee /ˈd͡ʒɛn.i/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh is graciousMedium

In 30 seconds: Jennie is an English name meaning 'Yahweh is gracious', a pet form of Jane and Jennifer that grew into a name of its own. The -ie ending gives it a warm, familiar feel.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Swedish
MeaningYahweh is gracious
U.S. rank (2024)#1751 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births115 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 127,102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802024

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

History & Origin

Jennie means 'Yahweh is gracious', the sense it inherits as a diminutive within the Jane and Jennifer family. Over time it stepped out as an independent name, and it keeps company with related forms like Janet, Janelle, and Janette. All of them trace back to the same idea of divine grace.

The friendly -ie ending gives Jennie its cozy, nickname-grown-up character. The name is worn by actress Jennie Garth and by the South Korean singer known simply as Jennie.

Did you know? Jennie is a spelling variant of Jenny, so it keeps the same core meaning of ' Yahweh is gracious' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Jennie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

JanJanelJanelleJanetJanette

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jennie Garth (1972–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Jennie (1996–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Jennie…

Janelle— A relative from the same Jane family sharing the 'Yahweh is gracious' root.
Janet— A diminutive of Jane in Jennie's variation list with the same gracious meaning.
Jenny— A y-spelling of the same pet form of Jane and Jennifer.
Jennifer— The fuller name Jennie often serves as a short form for.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jennie mean?

Jennie is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is gracious' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Jennie?

It's commonly said JEHN-ee /ˈd͡ʒɛn.i/.

Is Jennie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jennie is used as a girl name.

How popular is Jennie?

In 2024, Jennie ranked #1751 in the U.S. for girls, with 115 births recorded.