Jenaro
A Spanish name derived from January, representing birth or rebirth.
Name Census estimates that about 569 living Americans carry the first name Jenaro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jenaro today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jenaro births was 1991 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jenaro. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
569
~ 1 in 602,380 Americans
Peak year
1991
17 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,516
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Jenaro: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jenaro from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 106 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jenaro by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jenaro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jenaros live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jenaro
The given name Jenaro has its origins in the Latin language, and it can be traced back to the early Roman period. The name is derived from the Latin word "Ianuarius," which means "of January" or "pertaining to the month of January." This connection to the month of January is likely due to the celebration of the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions, whose festival was held on January 1st.
In ancient Roman culture, the name Jenaro was often given to children born in the month of January, as it was believed to bring good luck and prosperity. The name was particularly popular among Roman families of higher social status and was often associated with nobility and wealth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jenaro can be found in the writings of the ancient Roman historian Plutarch, who mentions a Roman senator named Jenaro in his work "Parallel Lives" (circa 100 AD). Additionally, there are references to individuals named Jenaro in various Roman inscriptions and historical records from the 1st to 5th centuries AD.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jenaro. One of the most famous was Jenaro of Palermo (1556-1624), an Italian Catholic priest and mystic who was known for his piety and devotion to the Virgin Mary. Another prominent figure was Jenaro María de Nava (1767-1809), a Spanish military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Spanish resistance against the Napoleonic invasion.
In the realm of literature, Jenaro Montes (1737-1798) was a Spanish poet and playwright who wrote several acclaimed works during the Spanish Enlightenment period. Jenaro García (1867-1920), a Mexican painter and muralist, was also a notable figure who contributed to the development of Mexican art in the early 20th century.
Another significant individual was Jenaro Prieto (1836-1908), a Spanish politician and writer who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1870 to 1871. He played a crucial role in the political transition from the reign of Queen Isabella II to the short-lived First Spanish Republic.
While the name Jenaro is not as common today as it once was, it continues to carry a sense of historical significance and cultural richness, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions where it has been most prevalent throughout the centuries.
People
Jenaro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jenaro as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jenaro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jenaro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 569 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jenaro going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 602,380 US residents.
Is Jenaro a common name?
We classify Jenaro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 675 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jenaro most popular?
The single biggest year for Jenaro was 1991, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jenaro is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jenaro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jenaro in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.