Find out how popular the first name Jeanmarie has been for the last 45 years (from 1974 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jeanmarie by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Jeanmarie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jeanmarie.

The history of the first name Jeanmarie

The name Jeanmarie is a combination of two French names, Jean and Marie. Jean is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Marie, on the other hand, comes from the Hebrew name Miryam, which means "bitter" or "beloved."

The name Jean has a long history, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century in France. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and was often given to boys born on St. John's Day, which celebrates the birth of John the Baptist.

Marie, meanwhile, has been a popular name throughout Europe since the early Christian era. It was the name of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, and has been revered in religious contexts for centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the combined name Jeanmarie dates back to the 16th century in France. However, it was not widely used until the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly among the French nobility and upper classes.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Jeanmarie. One of the earliest was Jeanmarie Duport (1617-1679), a French composer and violinist who served as the Superintendent of Music at the court of Louis XIV.

Another prominent figure was Jeanmarie Leclair (1697-1764), a French composer and violinist who was a pioneer of the French Baroque style and is considered one of the greatest violinists of his time.

In the 19th century, Jeanmarie Trognon (1805-1865) was a French writer and journalist who founded the satirical newspaper Le Tintamarre and was known for his biting wit and social commentary.

More recently, Jeanmarie Dufour (1923-2008) was a French-Canadian actress and singer who had a successful career spanning over six decades, appearing in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions.

Finally, Jeanmarie Guénot (1949-2018) was a French skydiver and BASE jumper who was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the sport, setting numerous records and inspiring generations of adrenaline seekers.

Data source

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