Jeanpierre
A French masculine name combining "Jean", meaning God is gracious, and "Pierre", meaning rock.
Name Census estimates that about 1,104 living Americans carry the first name Jeanpierre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeanpierre today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeanpierre births was 1997 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeanpierre. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 310,466 Americans
Peak year
1997
37 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,306
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Jeanpierre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeanpierre from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 268 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeanpierre by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jeanpierre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jeanpierres live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, New York, Florida recorded the most babies named Jeanpierre, while Texas, New Jersey, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 64 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeanpierre
The given name Jeanpierre is a French compound name derived from the combination of the two names Jean and Pierre. The name Jean has its roots in the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." It gained widespread popularity in France after being introduced by the Normans during the Middle Ages.
Pierre, on the other hand, is a French form of the ancient Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." The name was borne by one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, known as Saint Peter, whose name was Petros in Greek. This association with a significant biblical figure contributed to the name's enduring popularity across Christian Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeanpierre can be traced back to the 13th century in France. During this time, it was common for individuals to bear compound names, combining two traditional names as a way to distinguish themselves or honor family members.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jeanpierre. One such individual was Jeanpierre Camus (1584-1652), a French philosopher and mathematician known for his contributions to the development of geometric algebra and projective geometry.
Another prominent figure was Jeanpierre Claris de Florian (1755-1794), a French poet, and fabulist celebrated for his fables and pastoral narratives. His work, which often drew inspiration from classical literature, earned him widespread acclaim during the Age of Enlightenment.
In the realm of art, Jeanpierre Granger (1779-1840) was a French painter known for his historical and mythological scenes. His works adorned the walls of various churches and public buildings, reflecting the neoclassical style prevalent during his time.
The name Jeanpierre also found its way into the world of literature through Jeanpierre Chabrol (1925-2001), a French novelist, and screenwriter. His works often explored themes of social commentary and human relationships, earning him recognition both in France and abroad.
Lastly, Jeanpierre Bemba (1957-), a Congolese politician and former vice-president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, bears this name. His political career has been marked by both controversies and achievements, reflecting the complex dynamics of modern African politics.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Jeanpierre
People
Jeanpierre + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeanpierre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeanpierre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeanpierre going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 310,466 US residents.
Is Jeanpierre a common name?
We classify Jeanpierre as "Rare". It ranks above 90.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,146 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeanpierre most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeanpierre was 1997, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeanpierre is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jeanpierre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeanpierre in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.