Jennipher
A feminine variant of the name Jennifer, derived from Guinevere, meaning "fair, smooth, white".
Name Census estimates that about 597 living Americans carry the first name Jennipher. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jennipher today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jennipher births was 1984 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jennipher. 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
597
~ 1 in 574,128 Americans
Peak year
1984
34 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2008 SSA rank
#16,306
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Jennipher: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jennipher from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 213 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Jennipher remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jennipher 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 Jennipher during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jenniphers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jennipher
The name Jennipher has its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek words "gennao" meaning "to beget" and "pheros" meaning "bearer." It was initially a variant spelling of the name Jennifer, which itself was a Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning "fair and smooth."
The earliest recorded use of the name Jennipher dates back to the 15th century, where it appeared in medieval English records. During this period, the name was primarily used in the British Isles and was considered a feminine form of the male name Jenkin, which was a variant of the name John.
In the 16th century, the name gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France and Germany, where it was spelled as "Jeannephère" and "Jennipher," respectively. It was during this time that the name began to take on more diverse spellings and variations, reflecting the cultural influences of different regions.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Jennipher was Jennipher Shaftoe, an English noblewoman born in 1587. She was a member of the influential Shaftoe family and was known for her involvement in various charitable endeavors during her lifetime.
Another notable figure was Jennipher Remington, a 17th-century English author and poet. Born in 1620, she published several works of poetry and prose, including "The Flowery Meadow," a collection of pastoral poems that gained critical acclaim in her time.
In the 18th century, the name Jennipher became more widespread across Europe and the Americas. One prominent individual was Jennipher Livingston (1722-1790), an American socialite and philanthropist from New York. She was known for her involvement in various charitable organizations and her support for the American Revolution.
During the 19th century, the name saw a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the United Kingdom. Jennipher Wilkinson (1828-1891) was a British educator and author who founded several schools for girls and wrote extensively on the importance of women's education.
More recently, in the 20th century, Jennipher Westwood (1910-1995) was a renowned British fashion designer and entrepreneur. She was known for her innovative and unconventional designs, which helped shape the punk fashion movement of the 1970s.
While the name Jennipher has evolved over centuries and across various cultures, it has maintained a distinct identity and has been borne by numerous notable individuals throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and cultural significance.
People
Jennipher + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jennipher: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jennipher?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 597 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jennipher 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 574,128 US residents.
Is Jennipher a common name?
We classify Jennipher as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 639 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jennipher most popular?
The single biggest year for Jennipher was 1984, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jennipher is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jennipher a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jennipher 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.
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.