Total births
159
Girls' name · since 1977
Jinelle
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 159 babies named Jinelle, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 159
- total births
- 1977–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
159 girls have been named Jinelle since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jinelle recorded 159 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2013.
- 159 total births
- 1977–2013 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
159 girls have been named Jinelle since 1977, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2013.
- 159
- total births
- 1977–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Jinelle was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
18 babies were named Jinelle in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Jinelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jinelle's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jinelle at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Jinelle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2013
- Peak year (2004)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Jinelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jinelle's strongest decade.
62 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Jinelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
48 births
- 1990s 14
1990s
14 births
- 2000s
2000s
62 births
- 2010s 24
2010s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 62 births (39% of all-time use).
Jinelle by state
Where Jinelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 3.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 3.1% |
California share of Jinelle's total US births 3.1%
Even split
5 of 159 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jinelle? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 159 babies named Jinelle. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 18 births.
When was Jinelle most popular? ▼
Jinelle was most popular in the 2000s decade with 62 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Jinelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jinelle are California (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Jinelle been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jinelle since 1977 -- 37 years through the most recent 2013 data.
What names are similar to Jinelle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jina, Jinnie, Jinny, Jinger, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jinelle's data
- Jinelle's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (62 total births) through the 2010s (24) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jinelles (5 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 Jinelle
Nearby Names Like Jinelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jinelle
Jina Girl
#10402 2,020 births
Jinnie Girl
844 births
Jinny Girl
#13664 821 births
Jinger Girl
#12328 508 births
Jin Girl
#10470 385 births
Compare Jinelle side by side: Jinelle vs Jina Jinelle vs Jinnie Jinelle vs Jinny
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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, 1977–2013 (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. "Jinelle: Baby Name Since 1977 - 159 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jinelle. 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 Jinelle 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.