How popular is the name Jenkins in 2025?

Jenkins is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Jenkins most popular?

Jenkins peaked in 1890, reaching #994 among US boy names.

Jenkins will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Jenkins entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #994 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#994

peak (1890)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Jenkins are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Jenkins alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Jenkins in 2025?: Jenkins is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Jenkins most popular?: Jenkins peaked in 1890, reaching #994 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Jenkins with classmates?: Jenkins will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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