Jen
girl nameJen entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #3040 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
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rank today
#3040
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #5009 |
| 1930s | #4123 |
| 1940s | #4248 |
| 1950s | #4224 |
| 1960s | #5557 |
| 1970s | #6042 |
| 1980s | #10620 |
| 1990s | #13436 |
| 2000s | #13610 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Jen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jen alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jen in 2025?
- Jen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jen most popular?
- Jen peaked in 1952, reaching #3040 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jen with classmates?
- Jen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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