Jennings Unisex
Origin(s)
English; French
Meaning
English: son of John; French: little John
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jennings is derived from the medieval given name John, which has roots in Hebrew. It has been used as a surname and given name in England since the Middle Ages. The name has also been associated with various notable families and regions in England. Jennings has seen varying popularity over the centuries, often linked to cultural shifts and naming trends.
Trend Summary
The name Jennings has experienced a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Jenson, Jared, Jaxon, Jettson, Jules, Jovian, Jace
Variants
- Jenning
- Jenin
International Variants
- Jénin (French)
Famous people named Jennings
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Fictional characters named Jennings
Jennings is a character in the 'Jennings' series by Anthony Buckeridge, known for his school adventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jennings was first seen in the United States in 1892. Jennings has ranked as high as #785 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Jennings has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jennings (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| OH | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 40 |
| 1897 | 50 |
| 1898 | 28 |
| 1899 | 17 |
| 1900 | 31 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 27 |
| 1913 | 48 |
| 1914 | 46 |
| 1915 | 58 |
| 1916 | 71 |
| 1917 | 57 |
| 1918 | 72 |
| 1919 | 60 |
| 1920 | 95 |
| 1921 | 86 |
| 1922 | 64 |
| 1923 | 104 |
| 1924 | 88 |
| 1925 | 101 |
| 1926 | 113 |
| 1927 | 91 |
| 1928 | 78 |
| 1929 | 73 |
| 1930 | 57 |
| 1931 | 63 |
| 1932 | 59 |
| 1933 | 60 |
| 1934 | 66 |
| 1935 | 54 |
| 1936 | 65 |
| 1937 | 45 |
| 1938 | 72 |
| 1939 | 59 |
| 1940 | 44 |
| 1941 | 54 |
| 1942 | 54 |
| 1943 | 54 |
| 1944 | 48 |
| 1945 | 58 |
| 1946 | 40 |
| 1947 | 56 |
| 1948 | 45 |
| 1949 | 44 |
| 1950 | 36 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 51 |
| 1953 | 42 |
| 1954 | 26 |
| 1955 | 34 |
| 1956 | 29 |
| 1957 | 28 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1959 | 34 |
| 1960 | 33 |
| 1961 | 35 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 85 |
| 2019 | 85 |
| 2020 | 71 |
| 2021 | 90 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 78 |
| 2024 | 80 |