Jennie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEN-ee / /ˈdʒɛni/English; diminutive of Jennifer
Meaning
English: fair and yielding; Welsh: white phantom
Historical & Cultural Background
Jennie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Jennifer, which has roots in the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. The name gained popularity in the 19th century and has been used in various cultures. It has been a common name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
The name Jennie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable rise in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jenny
International Variants
- Ginevra (Italian)
- Guinevere (English)
Famous people named Jennie
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Fictional characters named Jennie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jennie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jennie has ranked as high as #877 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jennie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jennie
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 7 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |