Jean
Peaked at #12 nationally in 1926, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jean has been recorded 95% of the time for girls and 5% of the time for boys.
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Jean — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#12
in 1926
Current rank
#2411
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Jean reached its peak popularity for girls in 1926, ranking #12 nationally with 12,168 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2380 (2014) to #2411 (2024) — a 1% drop.
As of 2024, Jean ranks #2411 nationally for girls, with 75 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,411 | 75 |
| 2023 | #2,629 | 67 |
| 2022 | #2,474 | 73 |
| 2021 | #2,240 | 83 |
| 2020 | #2,357 | 75 |
| 2019 | #2,098 | 90 |
| 2018 | #2,393 | 76 |
| 2017 | #2,473 | 73 |
Jean — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#309
in 1928
Current rank
#1139
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Jean reached its peak popularity for boys in 1928, ranking #309 nationally with 327 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1066 (2014) to #1139 (2024) — a 6% drop.
As of 2024, Jean ranks #1139 nationally for boys, with 184 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,139 | 184 |
| 2023 | #1,265 | 152 |
| 2022 | #1,385 | 135 |
| 2021 | #1,592 | 108 |
| 2020 | #1,420 | 122 |
| 2019 | #1,300 | 143 |
| 2018 | #1,248 | 148 |
| 2017 | #1,160 | 162 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jean most popular?
Jean was most popular in 1926, when it ranked #12 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jean becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jean?
At least 483,213 babies have been recorded with the name Jean in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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