How Many People Are Named Jeanie?

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

Jeanie
Very Rare
Old French

Jeanie is a classic name with roots in Old French, meaning 'God is gracious.' Only 1 in 26,295 Americans today are named Jeanie, making it very rare among female names. The majority of people named Jeanie are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school name.

~12,550
Living in US
1 in 26,295
Americans
1957
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is gracious
🌐
Origin
Old French
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Gracious Kind Traditional
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,550
Worldwide Bearers
#18,789
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
139
🇭🇹 Haiti
135
🇩🇰 Denmark
126
🇧🇷 Brazil
91
🇸🇬 Singapore
81
🇨🇳 China
68
🇫🇷 France
61
🇲🇽 Mexico
33
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
32
🇮🇪 Ireland
29

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
12,550 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 68
588
Would be under 30 (3%)
4,740
Would be 30–60 (28%)
11,798
Would be over 60 (69%)

All 17,126 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: 1957

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
5

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

📜 Jeanie Through the Generations

Jeanie reached its peak popularity in 1957 with 499 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are approximately 12,550 people named Jeanie living in the United States, with a significant portion being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Jeanie is more commonly associated with older generations, though it still holds a special place in the hearts of those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,530
Texas 1,512
Ohio 614
New York 565
Missouri 560
Illinois 555
Georgia 446
Oklahoma 440
Florida 430
Tennessee 423

⭐ Famous People Named Jeanie

Jeanie is a feminine given name in the English language.…

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✨ Similar Names to Jeanie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jeanie's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Jeanie

How Many People Have the Name Jeanie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,550 people in the United States currently share the name Jeanie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,295 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jeanie a Common or Rare Name?

Jeanie 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.

What Does the Name Jeanie Mean?

Jeanie means "God is gracious" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jeanie Most Popular?

The name Jeanie reached peak popularity in 1957, with 499 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 Jeanie?

Approximately 12,550 people named Jeanie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,126. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,295 Americans.

Is Jeanie a rare name?

Jeanie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,295 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jeanie mean?

Jeanie means "God is gracious" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Jeanie more male or female?

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

When was Jeanie most popular?

Jeanie peaked in 1957 with 499 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 US12,550
All-Time Births17,126
1 in X1 in 26,295
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1957
World Rank#18,789
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.