Total births
959
Girls' name · since 1958
Jenay
Jenay has 959 recorded births since 1958 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 959
- total births
- 1958–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
959 girls have been named Jenay since 1958, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jenay has been recorded 959 times among girls since 1958, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2018.
- 959 total births
- 1958–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
959 girls have been named Jenay since 1958, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 959
- total births
- 1958–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Jenay was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
49 babies were named Jenay in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Jenay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jenay's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 49, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jenay at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Jenay popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2018
- Peak year (1987)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Jenay popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 2003 (Jenay as boys' name)
Jenay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jenay's strongest decade.
315 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Jenay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 104
1970s
104 births
- 1980s
1980s
244 births
- 1990s
1990s
315 births
- 2000s
2000s
191 births
- 2010s 81
2010s
81 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 315 births (33% of all-time use).
How Jenay compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jenay's total volume
Jenay vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jenay by state
Where Jenay concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 91 | 9.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 25 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Jenay's total US births 9.5%
Even split
91 of 959 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jenay? ▼
Since 1958, Social Security records show 959 babies named Jenay. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 49 births.
When was Jenay most popular? ▼
Jenay was most popular in the 1990s decade with 315 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Jenay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jenay are California (91 births), New York (25 births), Michigan (7 births).
How long has the name Jenay been used? ▼
Jenay has been recorded in Social Security data since 1958, spanning 61 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Jenay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jennifer, Jenna, Jennie, Jenny, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jenay's data
- Jenay's decade-level peak was the 1990s (315 total births); usage has since declined to 81 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jenays (91 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 Jenay
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jenay
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Jenny Girl
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Jenifer Girl
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Compare Jenay side by side: Jenay vs Jennifer Jenay vs Jenna Jenay vs Jennie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1958–2018 (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. "Jenay: Baby Name Since 1958 - 959 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jenay. 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 Jenay 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 June 2026.