Jenae Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jenae has French origins, derived from the name Jean, meaning 'God is gracious.' It evolved from traditional names like Jean and Janelle, reflecting a modern naming trend. The name is associated with traits of creativity and individuality, and it does not have biblical relevance. Jenae gained popularity in the late 20th century and is perceived as a stylish choice in contemporary naming.
The name Jenae is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jenae has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jenae' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8234th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2862nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1422nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2633rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6030th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jenae' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jenae"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈneɪ/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Jenae is a modern variant of the name Janelle, which is derived from the French name Jean, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Jean, Janelle, Jenae
Historical Usage
Jenae gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine name, particularly in English-speaking countries, reflecting a trend for names with a modern twist on traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Janelle, Jena, Jenae
Modern Popularity & Image
Jenae is seen as a contemporary and stylish name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Jenae G. Smith, an American author, Jenae R. McDonald, a notable athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jenae"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jenae"
"Jenae" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8234th of 12526 | 30 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2862nd of 19264 | 404 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1422nd of 27321 | 1,673 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2633rd of 35406 | 1,004 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6030th of 30306 | 246 |
Regional Popularity of "Jenae" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jenae" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
94.83% 3303rd/3483 |
- |
52.60% 2127th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
34.84% 1284th/3685 |
42.99% 1924th/4475 |
37.25% 1935th/5194 |
19.41% 1226th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
62.59% 2868th/4582 |
63.07% 3257th/5164 |
40.35% 2951st/7313 |
36.07% 2692nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jenae"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jenae" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.