Jenica
A feminine name derived from the French name Jeanne, meaning "God is gracious".
Name Census estimates that about 1,987 living Americans carry the first name Jenica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jenica today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jenica births was 1981 (94 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jenica. 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
2.0K
~ 1 in 172,498 Americans
Peak year
1981
94 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,600
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Jenica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jenica from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 657 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jenica 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 Jenica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jenicas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, Utah recorded the most babies named Jenica, while Minnesota, Arizona, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 41 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jenica
The name Jenica is believed to have its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly in the regions of Central and Eastern Europe. It is thought to be a diminutive form of the name Jenia, which itself is a derivative of the Russian name Yevgeniya, meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jenica can be found in the historical records of the Moravian region of the Czech Republic, dating back to the 16th century. During this time, the name was commonly used among the Moravian nobility and upper classes.
While the name Jenica does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Jenica of Střelice, a Moravian noblewoman who lived in the late 16th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 19th century, Jenica Žáková (1831-1910) was a Czech writer and activist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. She was known for her literary works, which often focused on themes of national identity and women's rights.
Another notable figure with the name Jenica was Jenica Kostović (1932-2021), a Serbian actress who had a successful career in both theater and film. She was widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile actresses of her generation in the former Yugoslavia.
In the realm of sports, Jenica Radović (born 1993) is a professional tennis player from Montenegro who has represented her country in international competitions and achieved notable rankings on the WTA Tour.
Jenica Triglav (born 1991) is a Slovenian singer and songwriter who has gained popularity in her home country and across the Balkans region for her unique blend of pop and traditional Slovenian folk music.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jenica, a name with rich cultural roots and a fascinating historical legacy.
People
Jenica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jenica 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
Jenica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jenica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,987 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jenica 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 172,498 US residents.
Is Jenica a common name?
We classify Jenica as "Rare". It ranks above 93.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,070 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jenica most popular?
The single biggest year for Jenica was 1981, when 94 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jenica is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jenica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jenica 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.
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.