How Many People Are Named Jeannie?

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

Jeannie
Very Rare
Hebrew

Jeannie means 'God is gracious' and has a very rare charm. That's just 1 in 11,312 Americans who carry this name, making it truly special. With most people named Jeannie over 60, it's clear this is an old-school favorite.

~29,173
Living in US
1 in 11,312
Americans
1957
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is gracious
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Gracious Compassionate Kind
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

29,173
Worldwide Bearers
#7,995
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
1,062
🇫🇷 France
964
🇮🇩 Indonesia
729
🇩🇰 Denmark
630
🇿🇦 South Africa
540
🇳🇿 New Zealand
454
🇲🇾 Malaysia
329
🇳🇱 Netherlands
300
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
290
🇭🇹 Haiti
289

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
44 (0%)
♀ Female
29,129 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 64
1,065
Would be under 30 (3%)
13,190
Would be 30–60 (36%)
21,897
Would be over 60 (61%)

All 36,152 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
99
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
27
International
5

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

📜 Jeannie Through the Generations

Jeannie reached its peak popularity in 1957 when 1,430 babies were given this name. Since then, it's seen a steady decline, but it still holds a place in many hearts. Today, there are 29,173 people named Jeannie living in the US, with 61% being over 60 years old, reflecting its status as a classic name favored by older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 4,136
Texas 2,585
New York 1,791
Illinois 1,477
Ohio 1,458
Michigan 1,238
Florida 1,202
Pennsylvania 1,060
Georgia 1,043
North Carolina 999

⭐ Famous People Named Jeannie

Jeannie is a feminine name and a petform of Jeanne, a variant form of Jechonan (יוחנן). It is ultimately originated from the Hebrew masculine name (יְהוֹחָנָן) Jehohanan or (יוֹחָנָן) Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'. It may be a nickname of Jeannette.…

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✨ Similar Names to Jeannie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jeannie's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Jeannie

How Many People Have the Name Jeannie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 29,173 people in the United States currently share the name Jeannie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,312 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jeannie a Common or Rare Name?

Jeannie 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 Jeannie Mean?

Jeannie means "God is gracious" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jeannie Most Popular?

The name Jeannie reached peak popularity in 1957, with 1,430 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 Jeannie?

Approximately 29,173 people named Jeannie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 36,152. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,312 Americans.

Is Jeannie a rare name?

Jeannie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,312 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jeannie mean?

Jeannie means "God is gracious" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jeannie more male or female?

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

When was Jeannie most popular?

Jeannie peaked in 1957 with 1,430 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 US29,173
All-Time Births36,152
1 in X1 in 11,312
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age64
Peak Year1957
World Rank#7,995
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.