unisex name
Jen
JEN (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 412
Jen is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 77% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2015 it was given to 14 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2010, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1922.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 65 |
How Popular Is Jen?
In 2015, Jen was given to 14 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Jen Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jen
- English JEN
Sibling Names for Jen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jen
How popular is the name Jen?
In 2015, Jen was given to 14 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jen a girl's or a boy's name?
Jen is used for both girls and boys. About 77% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Jen?
Jen has 1 syllable.
When was Jen most popular?
Jen peaked in 2010, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.