Jenae
Every Jenae since 1958 — 3,372 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jenae
Jenae is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,648 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 3,372 American babies have been named Jenae. Its peak came in 1991, when 165 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Jenae stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jenae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,648 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,763 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,424 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,114 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,048 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,735 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,062 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,642 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,436 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,879 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,369 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,089 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,476 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,674 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,501 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,064 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3,764 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,806 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,626 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,716 |
| 2005 | 68 | #2,539 |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,725 |
| 2003 | 68 | #2,424 |
| 2002 | 74 | #2,236 |
| 2001 | 91 | #1,912 |
| 2000 | 66 | #2,351 |
| 1995 | 76 | #1,858 |
| 1990 | 114 | #1,391 |
| 1985 | 99 | #1,335 |
| 1980 | 58 | #1,874 |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,907 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,341 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,504 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jenae in 2025?
Jenae ranked #7,648 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jenae?
3,372 babies have been named Jenae in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jenae most popular?
Jenae peaked in 1991, when 165 newborns received the name.
Is Jenae a boy or girl name?
Jenae is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jenae rising or falling?
Jenae is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.