Jeanie
Girl name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jeanie: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1974.
Jeanie is a Scottish diminutive of Jean, itself the feminine form of John, originating from the Hebrew *Yochanan*, meaning "God is gracious." Charmingly old-fashioned, it evokes a warm, down-to-earth feel. One of its most famous bearers was Jeanie Deans, the heroic and principled protagonist of Sir Walter Scott's novel *The Heart of Midlothian*, based on a real-life figure. The name also appears in the classic folk song "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair" by Stephen Foster. A place called Deans in Livingston, West Lothian, nods to the novel's heroine. While Jeanie was a common standalone name in 19th-century Scotland, its popularity has waned, making it a sweetly vintage choice for parents today.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19745 babies
- Latest (1979)
- #4195 babies
- Total births
- 19since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y