Janine
girl name#5722 in 2025Janine entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #231 in 1960, ranks #5722 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4138 |
| 1920s | #3542 |
| 1930s | #1223 |
| 1940s | #824 |
| 1950s | #364 |
| 1960s | #256 |
| 1970s | #379 |
| 1980s | #489 |
| 1990s | #1008 |
| 2000s | #2364 |
| 2010s | #3766 |
| 2020s | #5422 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Janine has been most popular in California, New York, Texas.
Fashion outlook
Janine sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Janine today is about where Reba stood in 1993 — 65 years past a #231-sized peak. By 2008, Reba had settled around #4684.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 30,000 people named Janine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janine alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janine in 2025?
- Janine ranks #5722 among US girl names in 2025, with 21 babies given the name.
- When was the name Janine most popular?
- Janine peaked in 1960, reaching #231 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janine with classmates?
- Janine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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