Jenita
girl nameJenita entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #3450 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#3450
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3576 |
| 1940s | #4929 |
| 1950s | #4527 |
| 1960s | #4599 |
| 1970s | #4776 |
| 1980s | #6217 |
| 1990s | #11599 |
| 2000s | #16300 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Jenita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jenita alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jenita in 2025?
- Jenita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jenita most popular?
- Jenita peaked in 1938, reaching #3450 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jenita with classmates?
- Jenita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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