#5472024 rank
1972peak year
1,471,191babies named Jennifer since 1880
▼ 30%5-year trend
Jennifer popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Jennifer mean?
The Cornish form of Guinevere, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, combining gwen 'white, fair' with a second element of debated sense. It was a rarity until the 20th century, then the defining American girls' name of the 1970s-80s.
OriginCornish, Welsh
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Jennifer
Same era, same vibe — if you like Jennifer, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Jennifers
- Jennifer Aniston, actress
- Jennifer Lawrence, actress
Spellings & variants
JeniferGinevraGuinevere
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