boys' name · peaked 1997

Jeanpierre

Every Jeanpierre since 1956 — 1,156 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1997Boys
Rank 2025
#7,910
among boys
Babies in 2025
10
named Jeanpierre
Peak year
1997
37 babies
All-time total
1,156
since 1956

The story of Jeanpierre

Jeanpierre is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,910 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1956, 1,156 American babies have been named Jeanpierre. Its peak came in 1997, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jeanpierre stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jeanpierre year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 10 #7,910
2024 18 #5,323
2023 12 #7,076
2022 12 #7,007
2021 20 #4,846
2020 9 #8,360
2019 12 #6,959
2018 11 #7,342
2017 14 #6,167
2016 14 #6,176
2015 21 #4,619
2014 18 #5,148
2013 12 #6,791
2012 16 #5,586
2011 18 #5,079
2010 23 #4,290
2009 33 #3,364
2008 16 #5,608
2007 25 #4,060
2006 20 #4,590
2005 23 #3,987
2004 24 #3,791
2003 21 #4,044
2002 30 #3,051
2001 29 #3,102
2000 14 #5,154
1995 24 #2,964
1990 25 #2,656
1985 17 #2,886
1980 10 #3,973
1975 16 #2,582
1970 10 #3,163
1965 8 #3,102
1960 6 #3,842
1955
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1925
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Famous people named Jeanpierre

  1. Jean-Pierre Cassel Actor · 1932–2007
  2. Jean-Pierre Melville Film director · 1917–1973
  3. Jean-Pierre Léaud Actor · b. 1944
  4. Jean-Pierre Jeunet Film director · b. 1953
  5. Jean-Pierre Papin Coach · b. 1963

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jeanpierre in 2025?

Jeanpierre ranked #7,910 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jeanpierre?

1,156 babies have been named Jeanpierre in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jeanpierre most popular?

Jeanpierre peaked in 1997, when 37 newborns received the name.

Is Jeanpierre a boy or girl name?

Jeanpierre is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jeanpierre rising or falling?

Jeanpierre has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Jeanpierre?

Well-known people named Jeanpierre include Jean-Pierre Cassel (actor), Jean-Pierre Melville (film director), Jean-Pierre Léaud (actor).

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