Total births
237
Girls' name · since 1984
Jannessa
Jannessa has 237 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 237
- total births
- 1984–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Jannessa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 237 recorded since 1984.
Social Security Administration records show Jannessa recorded 237 times among girls since 1984, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2022.
- 237 total births
- 1984–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
237 girls have been named Jannessa since 1984, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 237
- total births
- 1984–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Jannessa was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
18 babies were named Jannessa in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Jannessa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jannessa splits its recorded history at 2004: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jannessa at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Jannessa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2022
- Peak year (2009)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Jannessa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jannessa's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Jannessa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
62 births
- 2000s
2000s
110 births
- 2010s
2010s
48 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 110 births (46% of all-time use).
Jannessa by state
Where Jannessa concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.1% |
California share of Jannessa's total US births 2.1%
Even split
5 of 237 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jannessa? ▼
237 babies have been named Jannessa since 1984. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 2009 with 18 births.
When was Jannessa most popular? ▼
Jannessa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Jannessa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jannessa are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Jannessa been used? ▼
Jannessa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 39 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Jannessa? ▼
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 Jannessa's data
- Jannessa's decade-level peak was the 2000s (110 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jannessas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Jannessa
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jannessa
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Compare Jannessa side by side: Jannessa vs Janet Jannessa vs Janice Jannessa 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, 1984–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jannessa: Baby Name Since 1984 - 237 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jannessa. 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 Jannessa 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.