Jenneifer
Variant of the name Jennifer, meaning "fair phantom" or "white ghost".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jenneifer. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jenneifer today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jenneifer births was 1977 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jenneifer. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jenneifer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1977
7 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1977 SSA rank
#7,853
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Jenneifer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jenneifer 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 Jenneifer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jenneifer
The name Jenneifer is a relatively modern variant of the more traditional Jennifer. Its origins can be traced back to the Celtic language of Brittonic, which was spoken in ancient Britain. The name is believed to have evolved from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, which means "fair and smooth" or "white enchantress."
The earliest known record of the name Jennifer dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in the literary work "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser, published in 1590. In this epic poem, Spenser introduced the character of Belphoebe, whose twin sister was named Jennifer.
Throughout history, the name Jennifer and its variants have been relatively uncommon. One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name was Jennifer Remington (1609-1666), an English author and poet known for her works on religious themes.
In the 19th century, the name gained some popularity, particularly in the United States. Jennifer Lind (1820-1887), a Swedish operatic soprano nicknamed the "Swedish Nightingale," is considered one of the most famous individuals to bear the name during this period.
Another notable Jennifer from the 19th century was Jennifer Garth-Wilkinson (1838-1912), a British social reformer and suffragette who fought for women's rights and advocated for improved working conditions for women and children.
In the 20th century, the name saw a surge in popularity, with several prominent figures bearing the name. Jennifer Jones (1919-2009) was an American actress who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1943 film "The Song of Bernadette."
Jennifer Capriati (born 1976) is a former professional tennis player from the United States who achieved great success in the 1990s, winning three Grand Slam singles titles and an Olympic gold medal.
Jennifer Aniston (born 1969) is an American actress best known for her role as Rachel Green on the popular sitcom "Friends." She has also starred in numerous successful films and is widely recognized as one of the most famous Jennifers of modern times.
People
Jenneifer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jenneifer 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
Jenneifer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jenneifer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jenneifer 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Jenneifer a common name?
We classify Jenneifer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jenneifer most popular?
The single biggest year for Jenneifer was 1977, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jenneifer is about 49 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 Jenneifer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jenneifer a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jenneifer 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 Jenneifer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jenneifer 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 Jenneifer 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 common is the name Jenneifer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.