Janine
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #200
Total births: 2,045
History: Janine peaked in the 1980s in Australia. The name has a polished, professional character. Janine represents the generation of Australian women who entered corporate Australia in significant numbers.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1975) | #90 |
| Babies named Janine in 1975 | 87 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,045 |
| Peak year | 1971 (136 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #65 |
| Years in records | 1955–1975 (20 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 20 spots |
Frequently asked about Janine
What does the name Janine mean?
Janine means “God is gracious” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Janine?
Janine has English origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious”.
How popular is Janine in Australia?
Janine ranked #90 in Australia in 1975 — given to 87 babies that year.
When was Janine most popular?
Janine peaked in 1971 with 136 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Janine a boy or girl name?
Janine is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Janines in registered births are female.
Is the name Janine rising or falling in popularity?
Janine has fallen 20 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #70 in 1970 to #90 in 1975.
How long has Janine been recorded in Australia?
Janine appears in birth records in Australia across 20 years — from 1955 through 1975.