Janine
5 countries#5992 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Janine was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
68,629 births recorded 1901–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 1930 with 2,677 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Maritime, Nord, Yvelines, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
33,519 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #5722 · peaked in 1960 with 1,380 births
Most common in: New York, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
603 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1982 with 33 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
423 births recorded 1974–1994 · peaked in 1982 with 33 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
175 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3519 · peaked in 1997 with 27 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
5 births recorded 1997–1997 · peaked in 1997 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Janine’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #2039 | — |
| 1991 | #2083 | ↓44 |
| 1992 | #2655 | ↓572 |
| 1993 | #3256 | ↓601 |
| 1994 | #1971 | ↑1285 |
| 1995 | #2048 | ↓77 |
| 1996 | #2326 | ↓278 |
| 1997 | #3596 | ↓1270 |
| 1999 | #3803 | ↓207 |
| 2001 | #3049 | ↑754 |
| 2003 | #3745 | ↓696 |
| 2006 | #3074 | ↑671 |
| 2007 | #4361 | ↓1287 |
| 2008 | #5347 | ↓986 |
| 2012 | #6161 | ↓814 |
| 2014 | #6304 | ↓143 |
| 2016 | #5172 | ↑1132 |
| 2017 | #6135 | ↓963 |
| 2018 | #6054 | ↑81 |
| 2022 | #5992 | ↑62 |
Frequently asked questions about Janine
Is Janine a popular name?
Yes — Janine currently ranks #5992 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Janine more common for boys or girls?
Janine is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Janine most popular?
Janine peaked in 1930 in France, with 2,677 recorded births that year.
Is Janine rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Janine’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #670 in 1901 to #5992 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Janine?
At least 102,751 babies have been recorded with the name Janine across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Janine popular in more than one country?
Yes — Janine appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Janine?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Janine include Jameson, Jamiya, Jeanie.
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