Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Jenkins
//ˈdʒɛŋkənz//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19237 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
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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.
Jenkins's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jenkins |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
Jenkins through the decades
- Jenkins peaked in 1923, when 11 babies were named Jenkins in the US.
- The 1940s were Jenkins's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1957–2021), use of Jenkins has fallen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.