girl's name
Jeanifer
JEN-ih-fer (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 100
Jeanifer is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1987 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1972, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jeanifer Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 35 |
How Popular Is Jeanifer?
In 1987, Jeanifer was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jeanifer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jeanifer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jeanifer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jeanifer
- English JEN-ih-fer
Sibling Names for Jeanifer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jeanifer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jeanifer
How popular is the name Jeanifer?
In 1987, Jeanifer was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jeanifer a girl's or a boy's name?
Jeanifer is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jeanifer?
Jeanifer has 3 syllables.
When was Jeanifer most popular?
Jeanifer peaked in 1972, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.