Girl · #4,369 in 2026

Jenin

Name: Popularity of the name Jenin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jenin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,369

Peak Rank

#3,103 (2002)

Total Babies

296

5-Yr Trend

+288%

2002

First Year

2026

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#3103

Peak Rank

296

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jenin

Jenin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 46 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 46 Jenins were born — ranking #3,103 that year. As of 2026, Jenin ranks #4,369 for baby girls with 32 births, rising sharply (+288% over the past five years). In total, more than 296 Jenins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Jenin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jenin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jenin

What does the name Jenin mean?

Jenin is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jenin in 2026?

In 2026, Jenin ranks #4,369 among girls' names in the U.S., with 32 babies given the name that year.

When was Jenin most popular?

Jenin reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #3,103 that year with 46 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jenin most popular?

Jenin has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Illinois, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jenin.

Is Jenin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jenin is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jenin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jenin include Seretha, Stephenia, Elrose. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jenin

Jenin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 296 births in the dataset. Jenin's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #3,103. Use the chart and map above to compare Jenin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.