Find out how popular the first name Jannie has been for the last 48 years (from 1974 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jannie by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Jannie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jannie.

The history of the first name Jannie

The name Jannie originates from the Dutch language and is a diminutive form of the name Johanna, which is the feminine version of the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name Jannie was particularly popular in the Netherlands during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Jannie is also a variation of the name Jane, which is derived from the French version of Johanna, Jeanne. The name Jane has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages and was particularly popular during the Renaissance period.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jannie can be found in Dutch historical records from the 17th century. In 1632, Jannie van Duijnen was born in Amsterdam, and she went on to become a prominent figure in the Dutch Golden Age as a successful businesswoman and art collector.

Another notable figure with the name Jannie was Jannie Hendriksz, a Dutch Golden Age painter who lived from 1636 to 1695. She was known for her still-life paintings and was one of the few female artists to achieve recognition during that time.

In the 19th century, Jannie Hofmeyr, a South African educator and author, was born in 1867. She played a significant role in the establishment of Afrikaans as a written language and published several works in Afrikaans.

During the 20th century, Jannie Ferreira, a South African rugby union player, gained recognition for his achievements on the field. He was born in 1958 and played for the Springboks, the national rugby team of South Africa, earning 37 caps between 1980 and 1992.

Another notable figure with the name Jannie is Jannie du Plessis, a South African professional rugby union player who was born in 1982. He has represented the Springboks and played for several clubs, including the Sharks and the Lions.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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