How Many People Are Named Jenessa?
Complete statistics for the name Jenessa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jenessa is a very rare female name, with only 3,155 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 104,590 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 56% of those named Jenessa being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 3,208 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jenessa Through the Generations
Jenessa peaked in popularity in 1991 with 156 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Jenessa is 27, with most falling under the 30-60 age bracket. This distribution highlights how Jenessa is predominantly a name of the younger generation, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jenessa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jenessa
How Many People Have the Name Jenessa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,155 people in the United States currently share the name Jenessa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 104,590 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jenessa a Common or Rare Name?
Jenessa 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 Jenessa Mean?
Jenessa means "creative variant of Jena" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jenessa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jenessa Most Popular?
The name Jenessa reached peak popularity in 1991, with 156 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Jenessa?
Approximately 3,155 people named Jenessa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,208. That works out to roughly 1 in 104,590 Americans.
Is Jenessa a rare name?
Jenessa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 104,590 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jenessa mean?
Jenessa means "creative variant of Jena" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jenessa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jenessa are male and 100% are female.
When was Jenessa most popular?
Jenessa peaked in 1991 with 156 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.