Jennipher Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEN-ih-fer / /ˈdʒɛnɪfər/English; variant of Jennifer
Meaning
English: white wave; Welsh: fair and yielding
Historical & Cultural Background
Jennipher is a variant of the name Jennifer, which has its roots in the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its rise can be attributed to the influence of literature and media, especially with the character Jennifer in the 1980 film 'Love Story'. The spelling 'Jennipher' is less common but reflects a modern twist on the traditional name.
Trend Summary
The name Jennipher has seen limited popularity compared to its variant Jennifer, which peaked in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jennifer
- Jenifer
- Jennefer
International Variants
- Gwenhwyfar (Welsh)
- Guinevere (English)
Famous people named Jennipher
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jennipher was first seen in the United States in 1965. Jennipher has ranked as high as #1088 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in California, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Jennipher has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jennipher (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 23 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 34 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |