Jenan
Every Jenan since 1983 — 325 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jenan
Jenan is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,743 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 325 American babies have been named Jenan. Its peak came in 2005, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jenan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jenan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,743 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,724 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,187 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,348 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,301 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,532 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,560 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,331 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,282 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,602 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,326 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,445 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,322 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,038 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,960 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,688 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,281 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,115 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,429 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,955 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,289 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,367 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,753 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,590 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,934 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,011 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,666 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jenan in 2025?
Jenan ranked #9,743 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jenan?
325 babies have been named Jenan in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jenan most popular?
Jenan peaked in 2005, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Jenan a boy or girl name?
Jenan is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jenan rising or falling?
Jenan has been roughly stable over the past decade.