Total births
799
Girls' name · since 1933
Jenean
Jenean has 799 recorded births since 1933 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1960 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 799
- total births
- 1933–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
799 girls have been named Jenean since 1933, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jenean recorded 799 times among girls since 1933, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1933 to 2003.
- 799 total births
- 1933–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
799 girls have been named Jenean since 1933, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 799
- total births
- 1933–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Jenean was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
32 babies were named Jenean in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Jenean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jenean's full recorded timeline at 1968, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1934, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1960 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jenean at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1933
Jenean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1933–2003
- Peak year (1960)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Jenean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jenean's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Jenean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 42
1930s
42 births
- 1940s 73
1940s
73 births
- 1950s
1950s
100 births
- 1960s
1960s
194 births
- 1970s
1970s
217 births
- 1980s
1980s
118 births
- 1990s 39
1990s
39 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 217 births (27% of all-time use).
How Jenean 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 Jenean's total volume
Jenean vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jenean by state
Where Jenean concentrates geographically, total births since 1933
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 2.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 1.3% |
California share of Jenean's total US births 2.6%
Even split
21 of 799 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jenean? ▼
Since 1933, Social Security records show 799 babies named Jenean. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1960, with 32 births.
When was Jenean most popular? ▼
Jenean was most popular in the 1970s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Jenean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jenean are California (21 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Jenean been used? ▼
Records for Jenean go back to 1933, giving 71 years of history through 2003.
What names are similar to Jenean? ▼
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 Jenean's data
- Jenean's decade-level peak was the 1970s (217 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jeneans (21 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 Jenean
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jenean
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Jenny Girl
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Jenifer Girl
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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, 1933–2003 (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. "Jenean: Baby Name Since 1933 - 799 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jenean. 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 Jenean 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.