Find out how popular the first name Jennilyn has been for the last 47 years (from 1975 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jennilyn by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Jennilyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jennilyn.

The history of the first name Jennilyn

The name Jennilyn is a modern feminine name that appears to have originated as a creative combination of the names Jennifer and Jillian, both of which have English origins. It does not seem to have roots in any specific language or culture, but rather was likely created in the 20th century as a unique spin on these more common names.

While the name Jennilyn itself does not have any known historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, its component names do have some notable background. The name Jennifer is derived from the Celtic name Gwenhwyfar, which was popularized in the medieval legends of King Arthur and his queen, Guinevere. Jillian, on the other hand, is thought to have originated as a medieval English form of the name Juliana, which has Latin roots and was borne by several early Christian saints.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Jennilyn are relatively recent, with the earliest known instances dating back to the mid-20th century. One of the earliest notable individuals with this name was Jennilyn Penney Mayhew, an American painter and illustrator born in 1948.

Another early bearer of the name was Jennilyn Meyerson, an American actress and voice artist born in 1955, who provided voices for various animated television shows and films in the 1980s and 1990s.

Jennilyn Griffith, an American author and journalist born in 1957, is known for her work as a travel writer and has published several books on travel destinations around the world.

In the field of sports, Jennilyn Tenorio was a Filipino volleyball player who represented her country in international competitions in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Jennilyn Sierras is a contemporary American singer and songwriter, known for her work in the country music genre, who has released several albums since the early 2000s.

While the name Jennilyn is still relatively uncommon, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States, as a unique and creative combination of more traditional names.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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