US Popularity:2093
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."
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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 #2093 in U.S. births
Boy:Jean is currently #2744 in U.S. births
Girl:Jean is currently #4783 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#4783
in 2023
- 264
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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