Jeni
Every Jeni since 1936 — 2,856 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeni
Jeni is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1936, 2,856 American babies have been named Jeni. Its peak came in 1982, when 123 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 Jeni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,242 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,307 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,191 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,045 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,392 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,504 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,987 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,077 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,206 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,942 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,453 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,084 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,611 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,309 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,604 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,457 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,054 |
| 1995 | 51 | #2,502 |
| 1990 | 43 | #2,710 |
| 1985 | 81 | #1,510 |
| 1980 | 78 | #1,519 |
| 1975 | 51 | #1,816 |
| 1970 | 65 | #1,521 |
| 1965 | 30 | #2,174 |
| 1960 | 44 | #1,706 |
| 1955 | 24 | #2,243 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,533 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,249 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jeni in 2025?
Jeni did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jeni?
2,856 babies have been named Jeni in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeni most popular?
Jeni peaked in 1982, when 123 newborns received the name.
Is Jeni a boy or girl name?
Jeni is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeni rising or falling?
Jeni is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.