Nadine
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
53,298 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1958 Peak Popularity Year
1,011 Peak Births

Nadine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Nadine originates from French roots, meaning 'hope'. It evolved from the name Nadia and has gained popularity over the last century. Nadine is often associated with positive traits and has notable figures in literature and entertainment.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nadine"

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Pronunciation

/nəˈdiːn/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

The name Nadine is derived from the French name 'Nadia', which itself comes from the Slavic word 'nada' meaning 'hope'.

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Meaning

hope

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Language Evolution

Nadia, Nadine

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Historical Usage

Nadine became popular in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking countries and later spread to other cultures.

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Variants & Derivatives

Nadia, Nadi, Nads

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Nadine is viewed as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with kindness and positivity.

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Famous People

Nadine Gordimer, Nadine Coyle, Nadine Velazquez

📊 Nadine Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Nadine Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,011 peak births in 1958

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 50 US states, with strongest presence in Hawaii

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Nadine" - Complete Guide (6 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nadine"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Nadine"

"Nadine" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 7545th of 7545 5
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 5121st of 6773 22
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 6502nd of 7552 11
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 10718th of 10718 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 286th of 9107 9,110
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 266th of 9204 10,543
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 307th of 12526 16,014
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 446th of 19264 7,506
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 665th of 27321 4,894
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1171st of 35406 3,145
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1474th of 30306 1,814

Regional Popularity of "Nadine" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Nadine" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
14.55%
206th/1416
35.75%
493rd/1379
11.75%
278th/2366
16.20%
185th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
13.84%
214th/1546
24.36%
379th/1556
12.58%
296th/2353
11.64%
180th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
12.84%
286th/2227
9.26%
225th/2430
13.70%
391st/2853
10.13%
281st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
17.57%
516th/2937
7.67%
267th/3483
21.01%
739th/3518
10.36%
419th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
21.66%
798th/3685
9.74%
436th/4475
20.60%
1070th/5194
9.21%
582nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
26.78%
1227th/4582
17.95%
927th/5164
21.26%
1555th/7313
12.45%
929th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
33.86%
1349th/3984
31.29%
1404th/4487
28.35%
1934th/6822
18.71%
1174th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Nadine"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Nadine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Nadine" in the United States

The name Nadine is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nadine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nadine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5121st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6502nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 286th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 266th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 307th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 446th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 665th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1171st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1474th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nadine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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