Jenness
girl nameJenness entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #3662 in 1950, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#3662
peak (1950)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4300 |
| 1950s | #4782 |
| 1970s | #7214 |
| 1980s | #10349 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Jenness are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Jenness alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jenness in 2025?
- Jenness is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jenness most popular?
- Jenness peaked in 1950, reaching #3662 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jenness with classmates?
- Jenness will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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