girl's name
Jenniffer
JEN-ih-fer (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 2,886
Jenniffer is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 7 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 125 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1947.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jenniffer Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 100 |
| 1960s | 293 |
| 1970s | 1,040 |
| 1980s | 833 |
| 1990s | 408 |
| 2000s | 173 |
| 2010s | 24 |
How Popular Is Jenniffer?
In 2012, Jenniffer was given to 7 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.
Where Jenniffer Is Used
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 Jenniffer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jenniffer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jenniffer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jenniffer
- English JEN-ih-fer
Sibling Names for Jenniffer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jenniffer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jenniffer
How popular is the name Jenniffer?
In 2012, Jenniffer was given to 7 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 Jenniffer a girl's or a boy's name?
Jenniffer is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jenniffer?
Jenniffer has 3 syllables.
When was Jenniffer most popular?
Jenniffer peaked in 1972, when 125 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.