Girl
Jenna
white shadow, white wave
About Jenna
Popularity peaked years ago, but Jenna retains enduring appeal through its pleasant sound and straightforward structure. This name achieved widespread recognition without becoming tired or overused to the point of exhaustion. Jenna offers accessibility and familiarity while maintaining individual identity, a combination parents consistently value. The double 'n' provides visual and phonetic weight to what might otherwise feel insubstantial. Jenna works across age groups effortlessly, sounding appropriate for toddlers and executives alike. The name's simplicity eliminates spelling confusion while its distinctiveness prevents it from being generic. Jenna suggests someone approachable and genuine, unpretentious yet self-assured. Its two syllables create an efficient, complete-sounding name that requires no embellishment. Parents seeking something recognizable yet not currently oversaturated often rediscover Jenna's considerable merits upon closer examination.
Popularity of the Name Jenna
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | #881 | ||||
| 1972 | #550 | ||||
| 1973 | #359 | ||||
| 1974 | #418 | ||||
| 1975 | #405 | ||||
| 1976 | #417 | ||||
| 1977 | #395 | ||||
| 1978 | #431 | ||||
| 1979 | #364 | #404 | |||
| 1980 | #238 | #187 | |||
| 1981 | #197 | #109 | |||
| 1982 | #247 | #148 | #570 | ||
| 1983 | #215 | #97 | |||
| 1984 | #54 | #50 | #109 | ||
| 1985 | #50 | #12 | #151 | ||
| 1986 | #55 | #23 | #169 | ||
| 1987 | #57 | #25 | #184 | ||
| 1988 | #66 | #37 | #201 | ||
| 1989 | #71 | #64 | #244 | ||
| 1990 | #81 | #74 | #259 | ||
| 1991 | #80 | #147 | #349 | #41 | |
| 1992 | #67 | #134 | #309 | #32 | |
| 1993 | #70 | #120 | #226 | #42 | |
| 1994 | #80 | #190 | #235 | #42 | |
| 1995 | #84 | #246 | #341 | #47 | |
| 1996 | #83 | #195 | #303 | #52 | |
| 1997 | #76 | #128 | #273 | #249 | #47 |
| 1998 | #65 | #141 | #239 | #245 | #46 |
| 1999 | #61 | #162 | #161 | #476 | #39 |
| 2000 | #63 | #152 | #84 | #294 | #32 |
| 2001 | #45 | #147 | #99 | #289 | #29 |
| 2002 | #47 | #138 | #99 | #262 | #33 |
| 2003 | #55 | #126 | #124 | #192 | #29 |
| 2004 | #56 | #146 | #94 | #211 | #41 |
| 2005 | #62 | #160 | #135 | #137 | #46 |
| 2006 | #88 | #178 | #180 | #171 | #63 |
| 2007 | #103 | #165 | #272 | #183 | #72 |
| 2008 | #108 | #215 | #326 | #139 | #104 |
| 2009 | #121 | #242 | #300 | #198 | #104 |
| 2010 | #141 | #255 | #387 | #227 | #122 |
| 2011 | #170 | #320 | #302 | #223 | #173 |
| 2012 | #204 | #331 | #326 | #210 | |
| 2013 | #228 | #388 | #323 | #223 | #254 |
| 2014 | #264 | #421 | #258 | #248 | |
| 2015 | #298 | #415 | #259 | #298 | |
| 2016 | #365 | #505 | #374 | #366 | |
| 2017 | #386 | #537 | #307 | #292 | |
| 2018 | #430 | #545 | #419 | #338 | |
| 2019 | #442 | #644 | #400 | #321 | |
| 2020 | #548 | #956 | #632 | #347 | |
| 2021 | #586 | #945 | #476 | #401 | |
| 2022 | #636 | #793 | #438 | ||
| 2023 | #630 | #455 | #543 | ||
| 2024 | #682 | #786 | #499 | ||
| 2025 | #679 | #978 | #954 | #499 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jenna
Names Similar to Jenna
Nicknames for Jenna
- Jen
- Jenny
- Jay
- JJ
- Jennie
Famous People Named Jenna
| Jenna Fischer | American actress known for her role as Pam Beesly on "The Office" |
| Jenna Coleman | British actress famous for portraying Clara Oswald on "Doctor Who" |
| Jenna Dewan | American actress, dancer, and TV personality |
| Jenna Marbles | Internet personality and YouTuber |
| Jenna Elfman | American actress known for her roles in "Dharma & Greg" and "Fear the Walking Dead" |
| Jenna Ushkowitz | Actress and singer known for her role as Tina Cohen-Chang on "Glee" |
| Jenna Haze | Former adult film actress who transitioned into directing |
| Jenna Talackova | Canadian model and advocate for transgender rights |
| Jenna Bush Hager | American journalist, author, and daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush |
| Jenna Mourey | Jenna Marbles - Popular YouTuber and content creator |
Characters Named Jenna
| Jenna Rink | From the movie "13 Going on 30" |
| Jenna Hunterson | Main character from the film "Waitress" and the musical adaptation |
| Jenna Sommers | From the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Jenna Stannis | From the British sci-fi series "Blake's 7" |
| Jenna McKay | Character from the TV series "Stargate Atlantis" |
| Jenna Middleton | From the TV show "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Jenna Avid | Character from the webcomic "Homestuck" |
| Jenna Angel | From the novel "Kiss the Girls" by James Patterson |
| Jenna Cavanaugh | Character from the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Jenna Sharpe | From the TV show "8 Simple Rules" |