Girl · 446th of 19,264
Nadine
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
53,298
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1958
Peak Popularity Year
1,011
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Nadine stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
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 Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/nəˈdiːn/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Nadine is derived from the French name 'Nadia', which itself comes from the Slavic word 'nada' meaning 'hope'.
Meaning
hope
Language Evolution
Nadia, Nadine
Historical Usage
Nadine became popular in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking countries and later spread to other cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Nadia, Nadi, Nads
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nadine is viewed as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with kindness and positivity.
Famous People
Nadine Gordimer, Nadine Coyle, Nadine Velazquez
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,011 peak births in 1958
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
Generational Impact
Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 6 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
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
Full popularity table across American generations 11 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |