How Many People Are Named Jene?
Complete statistics for the name Jene: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jene is a very rare female name, with only 1,452 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 227,200 Americans. The majority of those named Jene are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 2,218 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jene Through the Generations
Jene has seen its peak popularity in 1987 with 45 births, but since then, it has maintained a stable presence in the naming landscape. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals over 60, with 1,191 out of the 1,452 living bearers falling into this age bracket. This significant skew towards the older generation reflects a name that was more popular decades ago and has since remained a niche choice, balancing between classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jene's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jene
How Many People Have the Name Jene?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,452 people in the United States currently share the name Jene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 227,200 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jene a Common or Rare Name?
Jene is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jene Mean?
Jene means "creative variant of Jena" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jene in SSA data, approximately 16% are male and 84% are female.
When Was Jene Most Popular?
The name Jene reached peak popularity in 1987, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jene?
Approximately 1,452 people named Jene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,218. That works out to roughly 1 in 227,200 Americans.
Is Jene a rare name?
Jene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 227,200 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jene mean?
Jene means "creative variant of Jena" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jene more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 16% of people named Jene are male and 84% are female.
When was Jene most popular?
Jene peaked in 1987 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.