Jencarlo
A masculine name combining the elements "Jen" and "Carlo", of English and Italian origins.
Name Census estimates that about 171 living Americans carry the first name Jencarlo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jencarlo today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jencarlo births was 2010 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jencarlo. 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
171
~ 1 in 2,004,411 Americans
Peak year
2010
42 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,138
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Jencarlo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jencarlo from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 157 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jencarlo 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 Jencarlo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jencarlos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jencarlo
The given name Jencarlo is a relatively modern combination of two distinct names - Jen and Carlo. It does not have a single language or cultural origin, but rather represents a blending of different traditions.
The first part, Jen, is believed to be a shortened form of the name Jennifer, which has its roots in the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. This name can be traced back to the medieval period and is composed of the elements "gwen" meaning fair or white, and "hwyfar" meaning smooth or soft. It was popularized in the Arthurian legends as the name of King Arthur's wife, Guinevere.
The second part, Carlo, is the Italian form of the name Charles, which derives from the Germanic name Karl. This name has a long and storied history, with its origins dating back to the 8th century. It is composed of the elements "karl" meaning man or warrior, and was notably borne by Charlemagne, the king of the Franks and the first ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that mention the combined name Jencarlo, it is likely a modern invention, perhaps created by parents seeking a unique and multicultural name for their child. The earliest recorded examples of the name are difficult to pinpoint, but its usage seems to have emerged in the late 20th century.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the individual names Jen and Carlo. One example is Jen Psaki, an American political advisor who served as the White House Press Secretary from 2021 to 2022. Another is Carlo Goldoni, an Italian playwright and librettist who lived from 1707 to 1793 and is considered a pioneer of the realistic comedy genre.
Additionally, there is Jen Lindsey, an American author and screenwriter known for her young adult novels, and Carlo Ancelotti, an Italian professional football manager who has led teams such as Real Madrid and AC Milan to numerous championships.
While the combined name Jencarlo is a relatively recent creation, it carries the rich histories and cultural influences of its constituent parts, reflecting a blending of traditions and a desire for a unique and meaningful name.
People
Jencarlo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jencarlo 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
Jencarlo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jencarlo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 171 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jencarlo 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 2,004,411 US residents.
Is Jencarlo a common name?
We classify Jencarlo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 172 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jencarlo most popular?
The single biggest year for Jencarlo was 2010, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jencarlo is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jencarlo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jencarlo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jencarlo 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.
Is Jencarlo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jencarlo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jencarlo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Jencarlo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.