Jean
zhan
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jeen
US Popularity:2177
Origin:French
Meaning:God is gracious
Jean is a gender-neutral name of French origin. Pronounced in traditional French, this name gives off an entirely different air than the Anglicized version. Whether you pronounce it like the fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier or The Public Enemy actress Jean Harlow, this name will still enable the parent to raise baby in a life of faith with a definition of "God is gracious."
Jean Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jean is currently #513 on The Bump
Boy:Jean is currently #368 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Jean is currently #304 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jean is currently #2177 in U.S. births
Boy:Jean is currently #2974 in U.S. births
Girl:Jean is currently #4526 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#4524
in 2022
- 406
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Jean Family History
SurnameDB, Last name: Jean
Behind the Name, Jean (1), December 2019
Behind the Name, Jean (2), January 2019
Britannica, Jean Harlow, American actress, August 2023
Britannica, Jean Paul Gaultier, French fashion designer, September 2023
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