Jennamarie
Feminine name derived from Jennifer (meaning "fair one") and Marie (meaning "beloved").
Name Census estimates that about 188 living Americans carry the first name Jennamarie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jennamarie today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jennamarie births was 1996 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jennamarie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
188
~ 1 in 1,823,161 Americans
Peak year
1996
13 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,979
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Jennamarie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jennamarie from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 79 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jennamarie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jennamarie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jennamarie
The name Jennamarie is a modern combination of the names Jenna and Marie, both with distinct linguistic origins and historical significance.
The name Jenna is believed to have its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Yenah, meaning "the Lord is gracious." It gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy and France, where it was often spelled as Gianna or Jeanne.
Marie, on the other hand, is derived from the Latin name Maria, which in turn originated from the Hebrew name Miryam or Miriam. This name has a rich biblical history and was the name of the mother of Jesus in the New Testament. Marie became a widely used name across Europe during the Christian era, particularly in France, where it was often associated with royalty.
While the combined name Jennamarie is relatively modern, it draws from these two distinct historical lineages. The earliest recorded instances of the name Jennamarie can be traced back to the late 20th century, likely influenced by the rise in popularity of unique compound names during that time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the names Jenna and Marie. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jenna is Jenna of Sempringham, an English nun and religious reformer who lived in the 12th century (c. 1135-1216). Another notable Jenna was Jenna Talackova, a Canadian model and transgender activist (born in 1989).
As for the name Marie, some famous historical figures include Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France before the French Revolution (1755-1793), and Marie Curie, the pioneering Polish physicist and chemist who conducted groundbreaking research on radioactivity (1867-1934).
Other notable individuals with the name Marie include Marie de' Medici, the Queen of France from 1600 to 1610 (1573-1642), Marie Laveau, the influential Voodoo practitioner in New Orleans in the 19th century (c. 1801-1881), and Marie Dressler, the Canadian-American actress and vaudeville performer who was a leading Hollywood star in the early 20th century (1868-1934).
While the combined name Jennamarie is relatively new, it draws from rich linguistic and cultural traditions, blending the ancient Hebrew origins of Jenna with the Latin and biblical roots of Marie, creating a unique and modern name with a rich historical tapestry.
People
Jennamarie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jennamarie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jennamarie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jennamarie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 188 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jennamarie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,823,161 US residents.
Is Jennamarie a common name?
We classify Jennamarie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 194 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jennamarie most popular?
The single biggest year for Jennamarie was 1996, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jennamarie is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jennamarie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jennamarie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jennamarie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jennamarie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jennamarie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jennamarie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Jennamarie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.