Jenniefer Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEN-ih-fer / /ˈdʒɛnɪfər/English; Modern
Meaning
Variant of Jennifer: 'white phantom' or 'fair one'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jenniefer is a modern variant of the name Jennifer, which has its roots in the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. Jennifer gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has been associated with various cultural references, including literature and film, contributing to its widespread use.
Trend Summary
The name Jennifer experienced peak popularity in the 1970s and 1980s in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jennifer
- Jenifer
- Jeni
International Variants
- Ginevra (Italian)
- Guinevere (English)
Famous people named Jenniefer
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Fictional characters named Jenniefer
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jenniefer was first seen in the United States in 1956. Jenniefer has ranked as high as #1067 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Jenniefer has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jenniefer (1984)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |