How Many People Are Named Janine?

Complete statistics for the name Janine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Janine
Very Rare
French

Janine, a very rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 11,077 Americans bearing it today, totaling 29,791 people. The majority of those named Janine are over 60, making it a name that's more commonly associated with an older generation.

~29,791
Living in US
1 in 11,077
Americans
1960
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders who excel in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

30,347
Worldwide Bearers
#3,298
Global Rank
🇨🇭 Switzerland
7,921
🇳🇿 New Zealand
5,207
🇧🇪 Belgium
3,390
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
1,463
🇱🇧 Lebanon
1,388
🇹🇿 Tanzania
939
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
921
🇦🇹 Austria
918
🇵🇹 Portugal
646
🇹🇭 Thailand
605

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9 (0%)
♀ Female
29,782 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 57
1,737
Would be under 30 (5%)
16,300
Would be 30–60 (49%)
15,462
Would be over 60 (46%)

All 33,499 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1960

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
65
Modern Appeal
35
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Janine Through the Generations

Janine reached its peak popularity in 1960 when 1,381 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the trend has been declining, but it remains a name that bridges classic and modern styles. With 1,737 under 30, 16,300 aged 30 to 60, and 15,462 over 60, Janine's demographic reflects a significant skew towards older individuals, indicating a strong presence among the baby boomer generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 6,185
California 4,851
Pennsylvania 2,702
New Jersey 2,008
Illinois 1,690
Michigan 1,521
Massachusetts 1,388
Ohio 1,305
Florida 725
Washington 718

⭐ Famous People Named Janine

Janine is a feminine given name and may refer to:…

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✨ Similar Names to Janine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janine's French roots

📄 About the Name Janine

How Many People Have the Name Janine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 29,791 people in the United States currently share the name Janine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,077 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janine a Common or Rare Name?

Janine is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Janine in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Janine Most Popular?

The name Janine reached peak popularity in 1960, with 1,381 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Janine?

Approximately 29,791 people named Janine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 33,499. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,077 Americans.

Is Janine a rare name?

Janine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,077 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janine mean?

The meaning and origin of Janine are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Janine more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Janine are male and 100% are female.

When was Janine most popular?

Janine peaked in 1960 with 1,381 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US29,791
All-Time Births33,499
1 in X1 in 11,077
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age57
Peak Year1960
World Rank#3,298
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.