Total births
543
Girls' name · since 1934
Jenene
Jenene has 543 recorded births since 1934 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1960 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 543
- total births
- 1934–2004
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Jenene sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 543 recorded since 1934.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jenene has been recorded 543 times among girls since 1934, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 2004.
- 543 total births
- 1934–2004 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
543 girls have been named Jenene since 1934, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2004.
- 543
- total births
- 1934–2004
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Jenene was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
24 babies were named Jenene in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Jenene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jenene's full recorded timeline at 1964, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1936, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1960 peak of 24 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jenene at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Jenene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2004
- Peak year (1960)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Jenene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jenene's strongest decade.
160 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Jenene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s 59
1940s
59 births
- 1950s
1950s
79 births
- 1960s
1960s
151 births
- 1970s
1970s
160 births
- 1980s
1980s
72 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 160 births (29% of all-time use).
How Jenene 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 Jenene's total volume
Jenene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jenene by state
Where Jenene concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 4.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Jenene's total US births 4.8%
Even split
26 of 543 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jenene? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 543 babies named Jenene. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1960, with 24 births.
When was Jenene most popular? ▼
Jenene was most popular in the 1970s decade with 160 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Jenene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jenene are California (26 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Jenene been used? ▼
Records for Jenene go back to 1934, giving 71 years of history through 2004.
What names are similar to Jenene? ▼
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 Jenene's data
- Jenene's decade-level peak was the 1970s (160 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jenenes (26 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 Jenene
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jenene
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Jenny Girl
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Jenifer Girl
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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, 1934–2004 (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. "Jenene: Baby Name Since 1934 - 543 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jenene. 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 Jenene 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.