Jenica
Every Jenica since 1970 — 2,079 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jenica
Jenica is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,351 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,079 American babies have been named Jenica. Its peak came in 1981, when 94 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 Jenica stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jenica year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,351 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,859 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,687 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,010 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,049 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,367 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,280 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,707 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,155 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,531 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,332 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,880 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,861 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,625 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,699 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,907 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,002 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,891 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,818 |
| 2006 | 51 | #3,240 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,292 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,593 |
| 2003 | 44 | #3,318 |
| 2002 | 47 | #3,082 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,825 |
| 2000 | 54 | #2,723 |
| 1995 | 36 | #3,175 |
| 1990 | 56 | #2,269 |
| 1985 | 62 | #1,818 |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,920 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,329 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,513 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jenica in 2025?
Jenica ranked #11,351 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jenica?
2,079 babies have been named Jenica in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jenica most popular?
Jenica peaked in 1981, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Jenica a boy or girl name?
Jenica is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jenica rising or falling?
Jenica is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.