Jeno

A boy's name of Hungarian origin with 284 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

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Jeno is a boy's baby name of Hungarian origin, the Hungarian form of Eugene, from the Greek Eugenios meaning 'well-born, noble.' Jenő is a traditional Hungarian name that has been borne by composers, poets, and public figures throughout Hungarian history.

Jeno gives the Greek-derived Eugene a thoroughly Central European identity — carrying the same noble meaning in the compact, two-syllable form characteristic of Hungarian naming.

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Phonetically, Jeno belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Hungarian naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hungarian names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Jeno’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

284

Total births

Since 1923

2019

Peak

12 births

1923

First recorded

100 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Jeno has 41+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1923.

First appeared: 1923Peak: 2019 (12 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jeno
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	11	#12213	▼
2010s	32	#9856	▼
2000s	41	#9994	▼
1990s	73	#6818	▲
1980s	51	#5894	▲
1970s	39	#4814	▲
1960s	32	#3778	▲
1920s	5	#4540	—

The Story of Jeno

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2019, Jeno is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Jeno are most likely born between 2009 and 2022.

How rare is Jeno?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jeno is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1923, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 73 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jeno by the numbers

Would fill 6 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(41 years, 1923–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jeno
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	6	#11487	+1 (20.0%)
2020	5	#12939	-7 (-58.3%)
2019	12	#6957	+5 (71.4%)
2017	7	#10168	+2 (40.0%)
2012	5	#13116	-3 (-37.5%)
2010	8	#9181	-2 (-20.0%)
2008	10	#7960	+5 (100.0%)
2006	5	#12902	-1 (-16.7%)
2005	6	#10693	0
2004	6	#10573	-2 (-25.0%)
2002	8	#8000	+2 (33.3%)
2001	6	#9834	-1 (-14.3%)
1999	7	#8253	+1 (16.7%)
1997	6	#8638	-3 (-33.3%)
1996	9	#6213	+3 (50.0%)
1995	6	#8265	-4 (-40.0%)
1994	10	#5646	+1 (11.1%)
1993	9	#5961	+3 (50.0%)
1992	6	#7895	-5 (-45.5%)
1991	11	#4921	+2 (22.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeno a boy's or girl's name?

Jeno is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jeno most popular?

Jeno reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 12 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jeno?

Jeno is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 284 babies in the U.S. since 1923. Its peak was in 2019.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1923–2022