Jenesia
Of Greek origin, meaning "birth, origin, or creation".
Name Census estimates that about 19 living Americans carry the first name Jenesia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jenesia today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jenesia births was 1979 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jenesia. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jenesia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
19
~ 1 in 18,039,702 Americans
Peak year
1979
9 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1989 SSA rank
#13,227
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Jenesia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jenesia from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 11 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
Jenesia 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 Jenesia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jenesia
The given name Jenesia has its origins rooted in ancient Greek culture, tracing back to the early classical period around the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be a derivative of the Greek word "genesis," which translates to "birth" or "origin." The name is thought to have been bestowed upon individuals to signify a new beginning or a fresh start in life.
In its earliest recorded instances, Jenesia was primarily used as a feminine name, although its usage was relatively rare in ancient times. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been associated with the Greek goddess Artemis, who was revered as the protector of childbirth and young children.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Jenesia was a Greek poet and playwright who lived in the 4th century BCE. Unfortunately, little is known about her life and works, as only fragments of her writings have survived to modern times.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Jenesia experienced a resurgence in popularity among the Greek-speaking populace of the Eastern Roman Empire. Several notable individuals from this period bore the name, including Jenesia of Thessaloniki (c. 900 CE), a renowned scholar and philosopher who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of her time.
As the centuries passed, the name Jenesia spread beyond the confines of the Greek world, finding its way into various cultures and languages. In the 12th century, there are records of a Jenesia de Montfort, a noblewoman from the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the Crusades.
In the 16th century, the Italian Renaissance painter Jenesia Tiziano (c. 1520-1590) gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive portraits of the Venetian nobility. Her works are now part of prestigious collections in museums across Europe.
Another notable figure was Jenesia Kolowrat (1617-1688), a Bohemian countess and philanthropist who founded several hospitals and schools in what is now the Czech Republic during the 17th century.
While the name Jenesia may have experienced periods of waning popularity over the centuries, it has endured as a unique and intriguing moniker with deep historical roots and cultural significance.
People
Jenesia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jenesia 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
Jenesia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jenesia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 19 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jenesia 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 18,039,702 US residents.
Is Jenesia a common name?
We classify Jenesia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jenesia most popular?
The single biggest year for Jenesia was 1979, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jenesia is about 41 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 Jenesia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jenesia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jenesia in the SSA data are female. 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 Jenesia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jenesia 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 Jenesia 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 people have the name Jenesia?
See how many Americans are named Jenesia on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.