Jenise
Every Jenise since 1950 — 2,795 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jenise
Jenise is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,744 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 2,795 American babies have been named Jenise. Its peak came in 1982, when 70 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 Jenise stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jenise year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,744 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,860 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,190 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,011 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,244 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,204 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,036 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,132 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,931 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,708 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,668 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,304 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,580 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,276 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,430 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,027 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,781 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,584 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,512 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,226 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,907 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,543 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,865 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,026 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,821 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,223 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,899 |
| 1990 | 65 | #2,059 |
| 1985 | 70 | #1,669 |
| 1980 | 61 | #1,791 |
| 1975 | 47 | #1,921 |
| 1970 | 46 | #1,890 |
| 1965 | 55 | #1,505 |
| 1960 | 57 | #1,460 |
| 1955 | 40 | #1,625 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,501 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jenise in 2025?
Jenise ranked #9,744 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jenise?
2,795 babies have been named Jenise in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jenise most popular?
Jenise peaked in 1982, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Jenise a boy or girl name?
Jenise is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jenise rising or falling?
Jenise is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.