Total births
2,263
Girls' name · since 1932
Jenine
Jenine has 2,263 recorded births since 1932 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1970 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13650
- among girls today
- 2,263
- born since 1932
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Jenine is the #13650 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 2,263 recorded since 1932.
Social Security Administration records show Jenine recorded 2,263 times among girls since 1932, holding rank #13650 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 1932 to 2025.
- #13650 among girls today
- 2,263 born since 1932
- 1970s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Jenine is currently the #13650 girls' name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 2,263 born since 1932, peaking in the 1970s.
- #13650
- among girls today
- 2,263
- born since 1932
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Jenine vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13650
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Jenine was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
87 babies were named Jenine in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
How Jenine compares
2,263 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
Jenine's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jenine | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,263 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 87 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jenine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jenine's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1935, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 87, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jenine at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1970
Current rank
#13,650
Active since
1932
Jenine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–2025
- Peak year (1970)
- 87
- Annual births at peak, across 94 years of records
Jenine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jenine's strongest decade.
659 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Jenine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 41
1930s
41 births
- 1940s 68
1940s
68 births
- 1950s 258
1950s
258 births
- 1960s
1960s
505 births
- 1970s
1970s
659 births
- 1980s
1980s
415 births
- 1990s 174
1990s
174 births
- 2000s 90
2000s
90 births
- 2010s 41
2010s
41 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 659 births (29% of all-time use).
How Jenine 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 Jenine's total volume
Jenine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jenine by state
Where Jenine concentrates geographically, total births since 1932
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 345 | 15.2% |
| #2 | California | | 271 | 12.0% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 95 | 4.2% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 59 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 32 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 21 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 16 | 0.7% |
New York share of Jenine's total US births 15.2%
Even split
345 of 2,263 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jenine? ▼
Since 1932, Social Security records show 2,263 babies named Jenine. Today it holds rank #13650 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 87 births.
When was Jenine most popular? ▼
Jenine was most popular in the 1970s decade with 659 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Jenine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jenine are New York (345 births), California (271 births), Pennsylvania (95 births).
How long has the name Jenine been used? ▼
Records for Jenine go back to 1932, giving 94 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jenine? ▼
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 Jenine's data
- Jenine's decade-level peak was the 1970s (659 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jenines (345 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 Jenine
Nearby Names Like Jenine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jenine
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Jennie Girl
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Jenny Girl
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Jenifer Girl
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Compare Jenine side by side: Jenine vs Jennifer Jenine vs Jenna Jenine vs Jennie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jenine
Ranae #13649
2,439 births · Peak 1962
Renea #13651
4,335 births · Peak 1964
Dava #13648
1,487 births · Peak 1954
Jennalee #13652
721 births · Peak 1987
Micki #13647
2,654 births · Peak 1957
Janise #13653
2,084 births · Peak 1953
Selby #13646
293 births · Peak 1997
Reata #13654
161 births · Peak 2013
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, 1932–2025 (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. "Jenine: #13650 Girls' Name - 2,263 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jenine. 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 Jenine 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.