Janine
From French Janine and Jeannine under influence from Jane, from Jeanne + -ine, q.v.
Every Janine since 1914 — 33,519 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janine
Janine is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,805 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 33,519 American babies have been named Janine. Its peak came in 1960, when 1,380 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Janine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,805 | — | — |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,030 | — | — |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,051 | — | — |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,383 | — | — |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,447 | — | — |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,229 | — | — |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,967 | — | — |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,025 | — | — |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,946 | — | — |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,736 | — | — |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,273 | — | — |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,830 | — | — |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,425 | — | — |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,949 | — | — |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,290 | — | — |
| 2010 | 45 | #3,542 | — | — |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,837 | — | — |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,964 | — | — |
| 2007 | 70 | #2,626 | — | — |
| 2006 | 54 | #3,110 | — | — |
| 2005 | 89 | #2,097 | — | — |
| 2004 | 102 | #1,862 | — | — |
| 2003 | 94 | #1,933 | — | — |
| 2002 | 95 | #1,876 | — | — |
| 2001 | 101 | #1,769 | — | — |
| 2000 | 105 | #1,681 | — | — |
| 1995 | 178 | #1,024 | — | — |
| 1990 | 337 | #660 | — | — |
| 1985 | 426 | #484 | — | — |
| 1980 | 507 | #427 | — | — |
| 1975 | 491 | #410 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,044 | #282 | — | — |
| 1965 | 1,357 | #232 | — | — |
| 1960 | 1,380 | #231 | — | — |
| 1955 | 745 | #314 | — | — |
| 1950 | 327 | #446 | — | — |
| 1945 | 93 | #775 | — | — |
| 1940 | 45 | #1,083 | — | — |
| 1935 | 31 | #1,314 | — | — |
| 1930 | 28 | #1,481 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,591 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Janine
- Janine Jansen Musician · b. 1978
- Janine Lindemulder Pornographic actor · b. 1968
- Janine Turner Actor · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janine mean?
From French Janine and Jeannine under influence from Jane, from Jeanne + -ine, q.v.
How popular is the name Janine in 2025?
Janine ranked #5,805 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janine?
33,519 babies have been named Janine in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janine most popular?
Janine peaked in 1960, when 1,380 newborns received the name.
Is Janine a boy or girl name?
Janine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janine rising or falling?
Janine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Janine?
Well-known people named Janine include Janine Jansen (musician), Janine Lindemulder (pornographic actor), Janine Turner (actor).