Total births
1,075
Unisex name · since 1977
Jentry
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 1,075 babies named Jentry, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5203
- among girls today
- 1,075
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
1,075 babies have been named Jentry since 1977, making it today's #5203 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Jentry recorded 1,075 times among girls since 1977, holding rank #5203 nationally today, ahead of 71% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #5203 among girls today
- 1,075 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jentry is currently the #5203 unisex name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 1,075 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5203
- among girls today
- 1,075
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Jentry vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5203
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Jentry was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
61 babies were named Jentry in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Jentry compares
1,075 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
Jentry's all-time total is 181% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jentry | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,075 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jentry's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jentry's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 61, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jentry at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#5,203
Active since
1977
Jentry popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Jentry popularity over time - boys
423 total births recorded since 1979 (Jentry as boys' name)
Jentry by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jentry's strongest decade.
444 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Jentry births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 14
1970s
14 births
- 1980s 105
1980s
105 births
- 1990s 124
1990s
124 births
- 2000s
2000s
180 births
- 2010s
2010s
444 births
- 2020s
2020s
208 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 444 births (41% of all-time use).
How Jentry 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 Jentry's total volume
Jentry vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jentry by state
Where Jentry concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 147 | 13.7% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 87 | 8.1% |
| #3 | Kansas | | 23 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Utah | | 23 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Jentry's total US births 13.7%
Even split
147 of 1,075 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jentry? ▼
Jentry has been given to 1,075 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5203 as of the latest data. 61 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Jentry most popular? ▼
Jentry was most popular in the 2010s decade with 444 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Jentry most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jentry are Texas (147 births), Oklahoma (87 births), Kansas (23 births).
Is Jentry a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jentry is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,075 births, and as a boy's name it has 423 births.
How long has the name Jentry been used? ▼
Records for Jentry go back to 1977, giving 49 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jentry? ▼
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 Jentry's data
- Jentry's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (444 total births) through the 2020s (208) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Jentrys (147 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Jentry
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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, 1977–2025 (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. "Jentry: #5203 Unisex Name - 1,075 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jentry. 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 Jentry 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.