How Many People Are Named Jeannine?

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

Jeannine
Very Rare
French

Jeannine is a very rare female name, with only 16,502 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 19,997 Americans. This classic name peaked way back in 1929 with 1,189 births, showing how its popularity has been declining ever since.

~16,502
Living in US
1 in 19,997
Americans
1929
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Kind Compassionate Sensitive
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion, suggesting that people named Jeannine are destined to make a positive impact on the world around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

16,502
Worldwide Bearers
#3,396
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
2,363
🇹🇩 Chad
1,483
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,429
🇿🇦 South Africa
633
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
602
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
577
🇦🇺 Australia
388
🇧🇷 Brazil
326
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
204
🇲🇽 Mexico
168

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
16,502 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 70
371
Would be under 30 (2%)
7,105
Would be 30–60 (30%)
16,587
Would be over 60 (69%)

All 24,063 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: 1929

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
5

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

📜 Jeannine Through the Generations

Jeannine has seen a steady decline in usage since its peak in 1929, reflecting a shift away from traditional names. With an estimated 16,502 people named Jeannine currently living in the United States, the name is predominantly associated with older generations; 69% of those named Jeannine are over 60 years old. The age distribution reveals a significant skew towards the senior demographic, with 16,587 individuals over 60 compared to just 371 under 30, indicating that Jeannine is a name often passed down through families but less frequently chosen by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 2,935
California 2,271
Illinois 1,681
Pennsylvania 1,381
Ohio 1,243
Massachusetts 1,239
Michigan 1,188
Texas 702
Maine 699
Wisconsin 664

✨ Similar Names to Jeannine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jeannine's French roots

📄 About the Name Jeannine

How Many People Have the Name Jeannine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,502 people in the United States currently share the name Jeannine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,997 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jeannine a Common or Rare Name?

Jeannine 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 Jeannine in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Jeannine Most Popular?

The name Jeannine reached peak popularity in 1929, with 1,189 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 Jeannine?

Approximately 16,502 people named Jeannine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 24,063. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,997 Americans.

Is Jeannine a rare name?

Jeannine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,997 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jeannine mean?

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

Is Jeannine more male or female?

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

When was Jeannine most popular?

Jeannine peaked in 1929 with 1,189 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 US16,502
All-Time Births24,063
1 in X1 in 19,997
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age70
Peak Year1929
World Rank#3,396
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.