Total births
1,240
Girls' name · since 1937
Jennine
Since 1937, U.S. Social Security records show 1,240 babies named Jennine, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,240
- total births
- 1937–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Jennine sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,240 recorded since 1937.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jennine has been recorded 1,240 times among girls since 1937, 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 1937 to 2007.
- 1,240 total births
- 1937–2007 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,240 girls have been named Jennine since 1937, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,240
- total births
- 1937–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Jennine was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
53 babies were named Jennine in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Jennine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jennine splits its recorded history at 1973: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1946 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1971 peak of 53 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jennine at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Jennine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–2007
- Peak year (1971)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Jennine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jennine's strongest decade.
406 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Jennine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 28
1940s
28 births
- 1950s 140
1950s
140 births
- 1960s
1960s
321 births
- 1970s
1970s
406 births
- 1980s
1980s
232 births
- 1990s 88
1990s
88 births
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 406 births (33% of all-time use).
How Jennine 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 Jennine's total volume
Jennine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jennine by state
Where Jennine concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 193 | 15.6% |
| #2 | California | | 119 | 9.6% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 30 | 2.4% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 13 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.8% |
New York share of Jennine's total US births 15.6%
Even split
193 of 1,240 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jennine? ▼
Jennine has been given to 1,240 babies in the U.S. since 1937, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 53 babies were born in 1971, its single highest year.
When was Jennine most popular? ▼
Jennine was most popular in the 1970s decade with 406 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Jennine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jennine are New York (193 births), California (119 births), Pennsylvania (30 births).
How long has the name Jennine been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jennine since 1937 -- 71 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Jennine? ▼
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 Jennine's data
- Jennine's decade-level peak was the 1970s (406 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jennines (193 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 Jennine
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jennine
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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, 1937–2007 (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. "Jennine: Baby Name Since 1937 - 1,240 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jennine. 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 Jennine 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.