Find out how popular the first name Jeny has been for the last 40 years (from 1974 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jeny by gender

Based on the last 40 years of data, Jeny is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jeny.

The history of the first name Jeny

The name Jeny is a variant spelling of the name Jenny, which originated as a diminutive form of the name Jennifer. Jennifer is an ancient Celtic name derived from the Welsh words "gwen" meaning fair or white, and "ffyr" meaning smooth or soft. The name Jennifer was first recorded in the 16th century, although it likely existed in spoken form much earlier.

The variant spelling Jeny emerged in the 18th century, particularly in parts of Europe such as Germany and the Netherlands. It was used as a pet form or nickname for the name Jennifer, but also gained popularity as a given name in its own right.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeny can be found in the writings of German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who featured a character named Jeny in his novel "Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship" published in 1795-1796.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jeny. One of the earliest was Jeny Sibylla Ursula Mannsfeld (1670-1740), a German noblewoman and landowner. Another was Jeny Kämpen (1800-1878), a Swedish writer and feminist pioneer.

In the 19th century, Jeny Virieu (1836-1899) was a French painter and engraver, while Jeny Andreau (1857-1907) was a French operatic soprano. Jeny Maria Clausen (1875-1959) was a Norwegian writer and poet.

As the name Jeny gained popularity, it spread to other parts of the world. In the 20th century, Jeny Monard (1906-1998) was a Swiss actress and writer, and Jeny Sieger (1910-1981) was a German writer and journalist.

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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