Jeni

Girl name

Jeni has been given to 2,856 babies in the U.S. since 1936. It peaked in 1982.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,856

Peak year

1982 (123 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1936

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jeni — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jonigirl

29,502 babies since 1930

Jerigirl

23,014 babies since 1918

Jenagirl

13,248 babies since 1900

Jennigirl

5,548 babies since 1945

Jensboy

2,456 babies since 1884

Jeneunisex

2,218 babies since 1915

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jeni.

Shawandagirl

2,853 babies since 1960

Shawnnagirl

2,861 babies since 1956

Kenyettagirl

2,863 babies since 1963

Latiagirl

2,870 babies since 1968

Marlanagirl

2,838 babies since 1940

Taishagirl

2,838 babies since 1966

Rosalbagirl

2,837 babies since 1925

Daniellunisex

2,883 babies since 1951

FAQ

How popular is the name Jeni?

Jeni has been given to 2,856 babies in the U.S. since 1936. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jeni peak?

Jeni peaked in 1982, when 123 babies were given the name.

Is Jeni a girl or boy name?

Jeni is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Jeni are girls).

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