Find out how popular the first name Jaynie has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jaynie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jaynie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 11 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jaynie.

The history of the first name Jaynie

The name Jaynie is a diminutive form of the English name Jane, which itself is a variant of the French name Jeanne. The name Jeanne is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious". The name Jane and its variants have been popular in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.

The name Jaynie emerged as a pet form or nickname of Jane in the late 19th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaynie can be found in the 1891 novel "The Squire of Sandal-Side" by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr, where a character is referred to as "little Jaynie".

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Jaynie. One of the earliest was Jaynie Lea Graves (1847-1935), an American educator and women's rights activist. She was a prominent figure in the suffrage movement and worked tirelessly to promote women's education and political rights.

Another notable Jaynie was Jaynie Polk Buckingham (1867-1947), an American author and journalist. She wrote several novels and short stories, as well as articles for various publications. Her most well-known work is the novel "The Truants", published in 1902.

In the 20th century, Jaynie Gilligan Hire (1908-1998) was a British actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows. She is best known for her roles in the 1950s television series "The Adventures of Robin Hood" and the 1960s series "The Avengers".

Jaynie Boucher (born 1936) is a Canadian artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media works. She has had numerous solo exhibitions and her works are included in several public and private collections.

Jaynie L. Cresen (born 1952) is an American author and educator. She has written several books on parenting, including the best-selling "The Parent's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents" (1997).

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Jaynie. While the name may have originated as a diminutive form of Jane, it has since gained its own identity and has been carried by a diverse range of accomplished individuals across various fields.

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