Jena
Every Jena since 1900 — 13,248 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jena
Jena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,474 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 13,248 American babies have been named Jena. Its peak came in 1986, when 619 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jena 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 | 23 | #5,474 | — | — |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,779 | — | — |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,310 | — | — |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,232 | — | — |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,133 | — | — |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,601 | — | — |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,961 | — | — |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,813 | — | — |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,807 | — | — |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,196 | — | — |
| 2015 | 55 | #3,072 | — | — |
| 2014 | 53 | #3,123 | — | — |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,143 | — | — |
| 2012 | 81 | #2,324 | — | — |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,648 | — | — |
| 2010 | 104 | #1,932 | — | — |
| 2009 | 104 | #1,996 | — | — |
| 2008 | 115 | #1,857 | — | — |
| 2007 | 114 | #1,852 | — | — |
| 2006 | 163 | #1,393 | — | — |
| 2005 | 173 | #1,294 | — | — |
| 2004 | 211 | #1,089 | — | — |
| 2003 | 195 | #1,128 | — | — |
| 2002 | 228 | #972 | — | — |
| 2001 | 252 | #901 | — | — |
| 2000 | 217 | #977 | — | — |
| 1995 | 299 | #702 | — | — |
| 1990 | 417 | #563 | — | — |
| 1985 | 614 | #371 | — | — |
| 1980 | 205 | #796 | — | — |
| 1975 | 210 | #708 | — | — |
| 1970 | 140 | #923 | — | — |
| 1965 | 110 | #990 | — | — |
| 1960 | 69 | #1,334 | — | — |
| 1955 | 41 | #1,607 | — | — |
| 1950 | 19 | #2,290 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,251 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,078 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,876 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,647 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,067 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jena
- Jena Malone Actor · b. 1984
- Jena Lee Singer · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jena in 2025?
Jena ranked #5,474 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jena?
13,248 babies have been named Jena in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jena most popular?
Jena peaked in 1986, when 619 newborns received the name.
Is Jena a boy or girl name?
Jena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jena rising or falling?
Jena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jena?
Well-known people named Jena include Jena Malone (actor), Jena Lee (singer).