Jeni
girl nameJeni entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #1116 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#1116
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4181 |
| 1940s | #3199 |
| 1950s | #2487 |
| 1960s | #1828 |
| 1970s | #1358 |
| 1980s | #1658 |
| 1990s | #3674 |
| 2000s | #6931 |
| 2010s | #13440 |
| 2020s | #15178 |
Living bearers
About 2,700 people named Jeni are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jeni alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jeni in 2025?
- Jeni is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jeni most popular?
- Jeni peaked in 1972, reaching #1116 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jeni with classmates?
- Jeni will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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