Jean
boy name#1169 in 2025Jean entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #309 in 1928, ranks #1169 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1169
rank today
#309
peak (1928)
176
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #487 |
| 1890s | #451 |
| 1900s | #429 |
| 1910s | #419 |
| 1920s | #336 |
| 1930s | #397 |
| 1940s | #499 |
| 1950s | #596 |
| 1960s | #578 |
| 1970s | #550 |
| 1980s | #547 |
| 1990s | #616 |
| 2000s | #762 |
| 2010s | #1086 |
| 2020s | #1327 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jean has been most popular in FL, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 16,500 people named Jean are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jean alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jean in 2025?
- Jean ranks #1169 among US boy names in 2025, with 176 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jean most popular?
- Jean peaked in 1928, reaching #309 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jean with classmates?
- Jean will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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