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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jenaro — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Jenan|Jenasis
SpanishBoy↓ Fading

Jenaro

heh-NAH-roh · 3 syllables

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#11516
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#11516
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 6
Peak rank
#8469 in 2021
5yr change
-2980 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #11516 · Falling since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Spanish boy names
Jenaro

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #11516

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
6
Higher than 6% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-2980 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
25 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Jenaro scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SpanishLatin RootClassicReligious3-syllableMythological ReferenceRareTraditionalMale-leaning
Character
generous spiritnoble heartsteadfast loyaltythoughtful nature
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Jenaros

artisticskilleddedicatedcreativedisciplined
STRONG
High confidence

Jenaro is a Spanish boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11516 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -2980 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11516 · very rare
Jenaro at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin Januarius, honoring the Roman god Janus. Associated with January and new beginnings.
Language root:Latin · Spanish
Peak rank:#8469 in 2021
5yr change:-2980 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Jenaro García
Spanish sculptor
Jenaro Díaz Cabeza
Mexican general
Similar Sound
GenaroJericho◈JerónimoJavierJoaquín
Similar Style
Santiago◈LorenzoMateoFelipeEmilio
Works well with
IsabelCatalinaAlejandroFranciscoMarcelaRoberto
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jenaro · Overview
Summary

Jenaro is a Spanish boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11516 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Religious character
Jenaro carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 2980 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
jenaro.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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