Jena
5 countries#5410 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jena was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,248 births recorded 1900–2025 · currently #5410 · peaked in 1986 with 619 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
792 births recorded 1985–2022 · currently #845 · peaked in 2010 with 67 births
Most common in: Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône, Val-de-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
361 births recorded 1985–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 31 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
287 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3192 · peaked in 2003 with 28 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
63 births recorded 1985–2009 · peaked in 2001 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
11 births recorded 1997–2008 · peaked in 1997 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jena’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1390 | — |
| 2007 | #1848 | ↓458 |
| 2008 | #1854 | ↓6 |
| 2009 | #1989 | ↓135 |
| 2010 | #1928 | ↑61 |
| 2011 | #2638 | ↓710 |
| 2012 | #2315 | ↑323 |
| 2013 | #3123 | ↓808 |
| 2014 | #3112 | ↑11 |
| 2015 | #3059 | ↑53 |
| 2016 | #4157 | ↓1098 |
| 2017 | #3769 | ↑388 |
| 2018 | #3789 | ↓20 |
| 2019 | #3923 | ↓134 |
| 2020 | #4548 | ↓625 |
| 2021 | #4090 | ↑458 |
| 2022 | #5172 | ↓1082 |
| 2023 | #5248 | ↓76 |
| 2024 | #6642 | ↓1394 |
| 2025 | #5410 | ↑1232 |
Frequently asked questions about Jena
Is Jena a popular name?
Yes — Jena currently ranks #5410 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jena more common for boys or girls?
Jena is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jena most popular?
Jena peaked in 1986 in United States, with 619 recorded births that year.
Is Jena rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jena’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1932 in 1900 to #5410 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jena?
At least 14,401 babies have been recorded with the name Jena across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jena popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jena appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jena?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jena include Janney, Jayanna, Jentry.
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