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Jean
God is gracious
About Jean
Simple. Strong. Timeless. Jean represents no-nonsense elegance, a single-syllable powerhouse that refuses embellishment. This name has walked through decades without losing relevance, appearing on birth certificates and business cards with equal authority. Jean doesn't try to impress—it simply exists with quiet confidence. The brevity makes it memorable; there's nothing to forget, nothing to mispronounce.
It pairs effortlessly with elaborate middle names or stands alone with dignity. Jean has dressed in every fashion from vintage to modern without looking out of place. It's carried by artists, scientists, and leaders, never limiting its bearer to one path.
The name's straightforwardness reflects clarity and honesty. In a world of increasingly complex names, Jean offers refreshing simplicity. It's both humble and distinguished, working in every context from playground to parliament. Jean doesn't follow trends because it exists beyond them.
Popularity of the Name Jean
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #203 | ||||
| 1881 | #237 | ||||
| 1882 | #223 | ||||
| 1883 | #183 | ||||
| 1884 | #173 | ||||
| 1885 | #189 | ||||
| 1886 | #182 | ||||
| 1887 | #187 | ||||
| 1888 | #185 | ||||
| 1889 | #173 | ||||
| 1890 | #187 | ||||
| 1891 | #178 | ||||
| 1892 | #182 | ||||
| 1893 | #171 | ||||
| 1894 | #167 | ||||
| 1895 | #177 | ||||
| 1896 | #173 | ||||
| 1897 | #172 | ||||
| 1898 | #147 | ||||
| 1899 | #147 | ||||
| 1900 | #132 | #104 | |||
| 1901 | #149 | #79 | |||
| 1902 | #138 | #81 | |||
| 1903 | #121 | #67 | |||
| 1904 | #122 | #64 | |||
| 1905 | #115 | #49 | |||
| 1906 | #100 | #41 | |||
| 1907 | #96 | #39 | |||
| 1908 | #91 | #40 | |||
| 1909 | #90 | #27 | |||
| 1910 | #77 | #15 | |||
| 1911 | #74 | #14 | |||
| 1912 | #64 | #7 | |||
| 1913 | #60 | #6 | |||
| 1914 | #54 | #4 | |||
| 1915 | #48 | #4 | |||
| 1916 | #45 | #4 | |||
| 1917 | #40 | #4 | |||
| 1918 | #37 | #4 | |||
| 1919 | #37 | #6 | |||
| 1920 | #33 | #6 | |||
| 1921 | #25 | #6 | |||
| 1922 | #20 | #6 | |||
| 1923 | #19 | #6 | |||
| 1924 | #16 | #8 | |||
| 1925 | #14 | #9 | |||
| 1926 | #12 | #10 | |||
| 1927 | #14 | #11 | |||
| 1928 | #12 | #11 | |||
| 1929 | #12 | #12 | |||
| 1930 | #14 | #12 | |||
| 1931 | #13 | #13 | |||
| 1932 | #15 | #13 | |||
| 1933 | #14 | #14 | |||
| 1934 | #16 | #10 | |||
| 1935 | #18 | #17 | |||
| 1936 | #20 | #12 | |||
| 1937 | #23 | #27 | |||
| 1938 | #27 | #25 | |||
| 1939 | #32 | #27 | |||
| 1940 | #29 | #28 | |||
| 1941 | #32 | #36 | |||
| 1942 | #36 | #32 | |||
| 1943 | #36 | #40 | |||
| 1944 | #37 | #48 | |||
| 1945 | #38 | #47 | |||
| 1946 | #37 | #59 | |||
| 1947 | #40 | #65 | |||
| 1948 | #47 | #71 | |||
| 1949 | #45 | #80 | |||
| 1950 | #48 | #78 | |||
| 1951 | #49 | #83 | |||
| 1952 | #50 | #79 | |||
| 1953 | #52 | #93 | |||
| 1954 | #56 | #130 | |||
| 1955 | #60 | #95 | |||
| 1956 | #65 | #111 | |||
| 1957 | #67 | #109 | |||
| 1958 | #73 | #103 | |||
| 1959 | #77 | #127 | |||
| 1960 | #86 | #139 | |||
| 1961 | #92 | #135 | |||
| 1962 | #95 | #168 | |||
| 1963 | #97 | #166 | |||
| 1964 | #100 | #161 | #78 | ||
| 1965 | #112 | #179 | #61 | ||
| 1966 | #123 | #196 | #72 | ||
| 1967 | #136 | #206 | #76 | ||
| 1968 | #158 | #241 | #91 | ||
| 1969 | #167 | #269 | #84 | ||
| 1970 | #159 | #300 | #84 | ||
| 1971 | #173 | #225 | #83 | ||
| 1972 | #212 | #262 | #78 | ||
| 1973 | #231 | #310 | #100 | ||
| 1974 | #261 | #263 | #83 | ||
| 1975 | #272 | #325 | #91 | ||
| 1976 | #281 | #210 | #90 | ||
| 1977 | #311 | #106 | |||
| 1978 | #334 | #196 | #87 | ||
| 1979 | #353 | #80 | |||
| 1980 | #348 | #91 | |||
| 1981 | #380 | #302 | #109 | ||
| 1982 | #382 | #329 | #108 | ||
| 1983 | #411 | #301 | #101 | ||
| 1984 | #409 | #113 | |||
| 1985 | #461 | #331 | #98 | ||
| 1986 | #517 | #238 | #127 | ||
| 1987 | #529 | #292 | #127 | ||
| 1988 | #610 | #302 | #133 | ||
| 1989 | #609 | #243 | |||
| 1990 | #771 | #325 | #152 | ||
| 1991 | #753 | #401 | #197 | #795 | |
| 1992 | #921 | #201 | #617 | ||
| 1993 | #901 | #215 | |||
| 1994 | #979 | #328 | #192 | #795 | |
| 2004 | #931 | #249 | |||
| 2006 | #977 | ||||
| 1995 | #150 | #986 | |||
| 1996 | #209 | ||||
| 1997 | #221 | ||||
| 1998 | #224 | ||||
| 1999 | #475 | ||||
| 2000 | #338 | ||||
| 2001 | #464 | ||||
| 2002 | #392 | ||||
| 2003 | #320 | ||||
| 2005 | #384 | ||||
| 2007 | #524 | ||||
| 2008 | #693 | ||||
| 2009 | #422 | ||||
| 2011 | #569 | ||||
| 2012 | #527 | ||||
| 2013 | #506 | ||||
| 2014 | #692 | ||||
| 2015 | #799 | ||||
| 2017 | #785 | ||||
| 2018 | #525 | ||||
| 2021 | #680 | ||||
| 2022 | #661 | ||||
| 2024 | #969 | ||||
| 2025 | #953 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jean
Names Similar to Jean
Nicknames for Jean
- Jeanie
- Jeannie
- Gina
- Nina
Famous People Named Jean
| Jean Kennedy Smith | Diplomat and sister of President John F. Kennedy |
| Jean Shrimpton | English model |
| Jean Seberg | Actress |
| Jean Harlow | Actress |
| Jean Stapleton | Actress |
| Jean Arthur | Actress |
| Jeanne Moreau | French actress |
| Jeanne Tripplehorn | Actress |
| Jean Smart | Actress |
| Jeanne Crain | Actress |
| Jean Simmons | Actress |
| Jeanne Shaheen | U.S. Senator |
| Jean Peters | Actress |
| Jeanne Eagels | Actress |
| Jeanne Calment | Longest-lived person in recorded history |
| Jeanne-Claude | Artist, known for environmental installations |
| Jeanne Baret | Botanist and the first woman to circumnavigate the globe |
| Jeanne Mance | Co-founder of Montreal, Canada |
Characters Named Jean
| Jean Grey | X-Men |
| Jean Valjean | Les Misérables |
| Jean Louise "Scout" Finch | To Kill a Mockingbird |
| Jeanette "Jeanie" Boulet | ER TV series |
| Jean Milburn | Sex Education TV series |
| Jean Hammond | Mad Men TV series |
| Jean Kirstein | Attack on Titan |
| Jean McBride | The Simpsons TV series |
| Jean Hersholt | Danish-American actor, namesake of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award |
| Jean Bison | Sly Cooper video game series |
| Jean Descole | Professor Layton video game series |
| Jean Havoc | Fullmetal Alchemist |
| Jeanette Peterson | Bioshock video game series |
| Jean de La Fontaine | French author, namesake of The Adventures of Tintin character |
| Jean Picard | Star Trek - The Next Generation |
| Jean Roqua | Never Back Down |
| Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg | The Fifth Element |
| Jean Le Chocolat | Mega Man Battle Network video game series |
| Jean Pierre Polnareff | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure |
| Jean-Ralphio Saperstein | Parks and Recreation TV series |