Nadine is of French origin and means "of Noble Birth." It was popularized in English-speaking countries through its use by French authors such as Balzac and Zola. In France, it peaked in popularity during the 1960s and 1970s, but remains a widely recognized name today. Nadine is often shortened to Nad or Nadege. Notable individuals with this name include Canadian singer Nadine Shah and American actress Nadine Labaki.
Nadine had notable years for births starting from the 1920s to the 1960s, with a peak of 6 births each in 1936 and 1940. The total number of births over this period was 43.