Jen
Usually a clipped or hypocoristic form of Jennifer, although also used for Jean, Jeanette, Jeannette, etc. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine…
Every Jen since 1922 — 404 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jen
Jen is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1922, 404 American babies have been named Jen — about 79% girls and 21% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,124 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,263 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,471 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #6,081 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,355 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,554 | 6 | #11,629 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,326 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,080 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,456 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,483 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,017 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,340 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,923 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,754 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,925 | — | — |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,802 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jen
- Jenő Buzánszky Soccer player · 1925–2015
- Jenő Hubay Musician · 1858–1937
- Jenő Vincze Soccer player · 1908–1988
- Jenő Rejtő Writer · 1905–1943
- Jenő Fock Politician · 1916–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jen mean?
Usually a clipped or hypocoristic form of Jennifer, although also used for Jean, Jeanette, Jeannette, etc. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo,…
How popular is the name Jen in 2025?
Jen did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jen?
404 babies have been named Jen in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jen most popular?
Jen peaked in 2010, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Jen a boy or girl name?
Jen is used for both: about 79% of babies named Jen have been girls and 21% boys.
Is the name Jen rising or falling?
Jen has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Jen?
Well-known people named Jen include Jenő Buzánszky (soccer player), Jenő Hubay (musician), Jenő Vincze (soccer player).