Jenna
Peaked at #45 nationally in 2001, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1915, Jenna has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Jenna — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#45
in 2001
Current rank
#683
in 2024
Years tracked
108
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Jenna reached its peak popularity for girls in 2001, ranking #45 nationally with 6,143 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #264 (2014) to #683 (2024) — a 61% drop.
As of 2024, Jenna ranks #683 nationally for girls, with 416 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #683 | 416 |
| 2023 | #630 | 472 |
| 2022 | #636 | 463 |
| 2021 | #586 | 514 |
| 2020 | #548 | 546 |
| 2019 | #442 | 709 |
| 2018 | #430 | 736 |
| 2017 | #386 | 811 |
Jenna — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2364
in 1987
Last ranked
#9091
in 2006
Years tracked
21
1981–2006
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1981, Jenna reached its peak popularity for boys in 1987, ranking #2364 nationally with 24 babies given the name that year.
Jenna hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2006, when it stood at #9091.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #9,091 | 8 |
| 2005 | #10,692 | 6 |
| 2004 | #3,496 | 27 |
| 2003 | #4,913 | 16 |
| 2002 | #8,876 | 7 |
| 2001 | #9,832 | 6 |
| 2000 | #7,789 | 8 |
| 1999 | #10,661 | 5 |
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 Jenna most popular?
Jenna was most popular in 2001, when it ranked #45 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jenna becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jenna?
At least 148,419 babies have been recorded with the name Jenna in the US since 1915, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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