Total births
1,116
Girls' name · since 1942
Jeneen
Jeneen has 1,116 recorded births since 1942 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1972 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13668
- among girls today
- 1,116
- born since 1942
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
1,116 babies have been named Jeneen since 1942, making it today's #13668 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Jeneen recorded 1,116 times among girls since 1942, holding rank #13668 nationally today, ahead of 23% of girls, 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 1942 to 2024.
- #13668 among girls today
- 1,116 born since 1942
- 1970s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jeneen is currently the #13668 girls' name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 1,116 born since 1942, peaking in the 1970s.
- #13668
- among girls today
- 1,116
- born since 1942
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Jeneen vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13668
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Jeneen was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
64 babies were named Jeneen in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
How Jeneen compares
1,116 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jeneen's all-time total is 192% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jeneen | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,116 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 64 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jeneen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jeneen splits its recorded history at 1980: 29% of all births land in the more recent half, 71% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1950 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 64 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jeneen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1972
Current rank
#13,668
Active since
1942
Jeneen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–2024
- Peak year (1972)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Jeneen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jeneen's strongest decade.
453 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Jeneen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 75
1950s
75 births
- 1960s
1960s
248 births
- 1970s
1970s
453 births
- 1980s 144
1980s
144 births
- 1990s 50
1990s
50 births
- 2000s 84
2000s
84 births
- 2010s 35
2010s
35 births
- 2020s 15
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 453 births (41% of all-time use).
How Jeneen 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 Jeneen's total volume
Jeneen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jeneen by state
Where Jeneen concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 102 | 9.1% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 50 | 4.5% |
| #3 | California | | 40 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 22 | 2.0% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 21 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 16 | 1.4% |
New York share of Jeneen's total US births 9.1%
Even split
102 of 1,116 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jeneen? ▼
Since 1942, Social Security records show 1,116 babies named Jeneen. Today it holds rank #13668 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 64 births.
When was Jeneen most popular? ▼
Jeneen was most popular in the 1970s decade with 453 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Jeneen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jeneen are New York (102 births), Pennsylvania (50 births), California (40 births).
How long has the name Jeneen been used? ▼
Records for Jeneen go back to 1942, giving 83 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Jeneen? ▼
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 Jeneen's data
- Jeneen's decade-level peak was the 1970s (453 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jeneens (102 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Jeneen
Nearby Names Like Jeneen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jeneen
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Jenna Girl
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Jennie Girl
#1753 127,181 births
Jenny Girl
#1391 92,101 births
Jenifer Girl
#5637 25,551 births
Compare Jeneen side by side: Jeneen vs Jennifer Jeneen vs Jenna Jeneen vs Jennie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jeneen
Joannah #13667
430 births · Peak 2018
Carlina #13669
1,184 births · Peak 2012
Jerilynn #13666
1,286 births · Peak 1942
Tari #13670
2,274 births · Peak 1959
Stephani #13665
5,305 births · Peak 1989
Marney #13671
460 births · Peak 1969
Jinny #13664
821 births · Peak 1977
Shona #13672
2,414 births · Peak 1970
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, 1942–2024 (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. "Jeneen: #13668 Girls' Name - 1,116 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jeneen. 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 Jeneen 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.