Total births
19
Girls' name · since 1949
Jannene
Since 1949, U.S. Social Security records show 19 babies named Jannene, peaking in 1949. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 19
- total births
- 1949–1975
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Jannene is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 19 have been recorded since 1949.
Social Security Administration records show Jannene recorded 19 times among girls since 1949, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1949 to 1975.
- 19 total births
- 1949–1975 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
19 girls have been named Jannene since 1949, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1975.
- 19
- total births
- 1949–1975
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Jannene was born in this single decade.
1949
Single peak year
9 babies were named Jannene in 1949 - its busiest year on record.
Jannene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jannene's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1949 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jannene at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1949
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1949
Jannene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1949–1975
- Peak year (1949)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Jannene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Jannene's strongest decade.
9 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Jannene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
9 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 9 births (47% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jannene? ▼
19 babies have been named Jannene since 1949. It was last recorded in 1975. The peak year was 1949 with 9 births.
When was Jannene most popular? ▼
Jannene was most popular in the 1940s decade with 9 total births. The single peak year was 1949.
How long has the name Jannene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jannene since 1949 -- 27 years through the most recent 1975 data.
What names are similar to Jannene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Janet, Janice, Jane, Janie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jannene's data
- Jannene's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (9 total births) through the 1970s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jannene
Nearby Names Like Jannene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jannene
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Jane Girl
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Janie Girl
#1536 75,598 births
Janelle Girl
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Compare Jannene side by side: Jannene vs Janet Jannene vs Janice Jannene vs Jane
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1949–1975 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jannene: Baby Name Since 1949 - 19 Births, Peak 1949." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jannene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jannene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.