Jenilyn
girl nameJenilyn entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #5074 in 1987, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#5074
peak (1987)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8867 |
| 1980s | #7636 |
| 1990s | #10691 |
| 2000s | #15422 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Jenilyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jenilyn alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jenilyn in 2025?
- Jenilyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jenilyn most popular?
- Jenilyn peaked in 1987, reaching #5074 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jenilyn with classmates?
- Jenilyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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