Rising since 2010, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Jenin since 2002
Babies named Jenin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Jenin is a modern, rare feminine name that entered U.S. birth records in 2002, its peak year at rank 4,546 (1-in-53,576 births in 2025). The name's trajectory has been rising since 2010, though it remains uncommon. It is most associated with Illinois, where it has the highest relative frequency. The etymology is unclear; it likely originated as a creative variation of the popular Jen- names (Jennifer, Jenna) combined with a trendy suffix. Given its recent appearance, Jenin has no long history or traditional origin, fitting the pattern of contemporary American name coinage.
Jenin appears to be a modern coinage, possibly formed by blending the popular prefix Jen- (from Jennifer or Jenny) with the fashionable suffix -in. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, suggesting it is a contemporary invention rather than a name with deep historical roots. The name bears no known connection to the city in the West Bank, and any such association is coincidental.
Where Jenin is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jen, Jeni
Variants: Jenyn
Sibling names for Jenin
Names that share Jenin's style, for a brother or sister.
