Janine

Janine is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 20 girls in the United States.

Janine at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Janine

Janine belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Janine first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #231 in 1960, and in 2024 20 babies received the name — 33,488 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Janine in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#231 in 1960
Peak year
1960
Babies named Janine in 2024
20
Total since 1880
33,488

Janine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#820 in 1997
Babies named Janine in 2025
3
Total since 1996
178

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Janine mean?

The meaning of Janine is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Janine a boy or girl name?

Janine is a girl name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Janine?

Janine comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Janine?

Janine first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #231 in 1960, and 20 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].