girl's name
Jenness
JEN-is (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 80
Jenness is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1984 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 1950, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1944.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jenness Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 10 |
How Popular Is Jenness?
In 1984, Jenness 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 Jenness
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jenness Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jenness over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jenness
- English JEN-is
Sibling Names for Jenness
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jenness — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jenness
How popular is the name Jenness?
In 1984, Jenness 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 Jenness a girl's or a boy's name?
Jenness is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jenness?
Jenness has 2 syllables.
When was Jenness most popular?
Jenness peaked in 1950, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.