Janine
Pronunciation: [ j-uhn-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 11 babies have been named Janine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,567 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,567
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Janine
Janine is a boy name .
Is Janine a boy or girl name? Janine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,567 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,078. Janine is more commonly used as a girl name.
Janine is currently ranked #19,567 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janine include Jan, Jani, Janiy, Janiie, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Janine include Janiel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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