Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Jen
//ˈdʒɛn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20103 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jen's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jen |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 |
Jen through the decades
- Jen peaked in 2010, when 17 babies were named Jen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1997–2015), use of Jen has risen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.