Jennifer Boy

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJEN-ih-fur / /ˈdʒɛnɪfər/

Welsh; Cornish

Meaning

Welsh: white wave; Cornish: fair and yielding

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jennifer originated from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, which is often associated with the legendary figure Guinevere. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has been widely used in literature and popular culture, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Jennifer was extremely popular in the United States from the 1970s to the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jenn
  • Jenny

International Variants

  • Ginevra (Italian)
  • Guinevere (English)
  • Yenifer (Spanish)

Famous people named Jennifer

Jennifer Aniston is an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Friends'.

Jennifer Lopez is an American singer, actress, and dancer, recognized for her contributions to music and film.

Jennifer Garner is an American actress and producer, celebrated for her performances in both television and film.

Jennifer Lawrence is an American actress who gained fame for her role in 'The Hunger Games' series.

Fictional characters named Jennifer

Jennifer Check is a character in the film 'Jennifer's Body', known for her transformation into a succubus.

Jennifer Parker is a character in the 'Back to the Future' franchise, known as the girlfriend of the main character, Marty McFly.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jennifer was first seen in the United States in 1946. Jennifer has ranked as high as #853 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Jennifer has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jennifer (2008)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19466
19508
19519
19526
19538
195410
19568
195712
195813
195910
196013
196131
196224
196325
196434
196534
196652
196767
196866
196998
1970119
1971194
1972190
1973220
1974185
1975225
1976200
1977179
1978203
1979205
1980211
1981192
1982183
1983196
1984204
1985161
1986163
1987113
1988114
1989146
199087
199166
199258
199350
199444
199555
199635
199737
199826
199928
200032
200126
200227
200318
200423
200515
200617
20077
200815
20095
20106
20116
20125
20146
20166