Jenessa
Most likely a Blend of Jennifer + Vanessa.
Every Jenessa since 1968 — 3,221 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jenessa
Jenessa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,581 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 3,221 American babies have been named Jenessa. Its peak came in 1991, when 156 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 Jenessa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jenessa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,581 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,266 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,425 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,540 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,152 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,688 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,695 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,530 |
| 2017 | 46 | #3,411 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,157 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2,948 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,630 |
| 2013 | 69 | #2,582 |
| 2012 | 76 | #2,437 |
| 2011 | 98 | #2,006 |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,625 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,659 |
| 2008 | 80 | #2,403 |
| 2007 | 96 | #2,105 |
| 2006 | 72 | #2,544 |
| 2005 | 115 | #1,723 |
| 2004 | 109 | #1,765 |
| 2003 | 103 | #1,820 |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,829 |
| 2001 | 85 | #2,003 |
| 2000 | 66 | #2,352 |
| 1995 | 66 | #2,062 |
| 1990 | 116 | #1,365 |
| 1985 | 70 | #1,668 |
| 1980 | 32 | #2,822 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,633 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,512 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jenessa mean?
Most likely a Blend of Jennifer + Vanessa.
How popular is the name Jenessa in 2025?
Jenessa ranked #8,581 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jenessa?
3,221 babies have been named Jenessa in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jenessa most popular?
Jenessa peaked in 1991, when 156 newborns received the name.
Is Jenessa a boy or girl name?
Jenessa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jenessa rising or falling?
Jenessa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.