girls' name · peaked 1991

Jenae

Every Jenae since 1958 — 3,372 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.030.050.080.118801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1991Girls
Rank 2025
#7,648
among girls
Babies in 2025
14
named Jenae
Peak year
1991
165 babies
All-time total
3,372
since 1958

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.

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