Total births
1,572
Unisex name · since 1915
Jene
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 1,572 babies named Jene, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,572
- total births
- 1915–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1,572 girls have been named Jene since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jene recorded 1,572 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2008.
- 1,572 total births
- 1915–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,572 girls have been named Jene since 1915, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 1,572
- total births
- 1915–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Jene was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
45 babies were named Jene in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Jene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jene's full recorded timeline at 1962, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1940, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1987 peak of 45 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jene at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Jene popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2008
- Peak year (1987)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 94 years of records
Jene popularity over time - boys
646 total births recorded since 1915 (Jene as boys' name)
Jene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jene's strongest decade.
356 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Jene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 48
1910s
48 births
- 1920s 120
1920s
120 births
- 1930s 97
1930s
97 births
- 1940s 82
1940s
82 births
- 1950s
1950s
177 births
- 1960s
1960s
165 births
- 1970s
1970s
241 births
- 1980s
1980s
356 births
- 1990s
1990s
211 births
- 2000s 75
2000s
75 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 356 births (23% of all-time use).
How Jene 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 Jene's total volume
Jene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jene by state
Where Jene concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 141 | 9.0% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 21 | 1.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 18 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Texas | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Jene's total US births 9.0%
Even split
141 of 1,572 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jene? ▼
1,572 babies have been named Jene since 1915. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1987 with 45 births.
When was Jene most popular? ▼
Jene was most popular in the 1980s decade with 356 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Jene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jene are California (141 births), Louisiana (21 births), New York (18 births).
Is Jene a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jene is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,572 births, and as a boy's name it has 646 births.
How long has the name Jene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jene since 1915 -- 94 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Jene? ▼
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 Jene's data
- Jene's decade-level peak was the 1980s (356 total births); usage has since declined to 75 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jenes (141 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 Jene
Nearby Names Like Jene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jene
Jennifer Girl
#546 1,471,703 births
Jenna Girl
#683 148,587 births
Jennie Girl
#1753 127,181 births
Jenny Girl
#1391 92,101 births
Jenifer Girl
#5637 25,551 births
Compare Jene side by side: Jene vs Jennifer Jene vs Jenna Jene vs Jennie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1915–2008 (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. "Jene: Baby Name Since 1915 - 1,572 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jene. 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 Jene 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.