Jenny Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationJEN-ee / /ˈdʒɛni/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: Diminutive of Jennifer; Hebrew: God is gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

Jenny is often considered a diminutive of the name Jennifer, which has its roots in the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It has been used as a standalone name and is often associated with warmth and friendliness. In some contexts, it is also linked to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'

Trend Summary

Jenny has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the 1980s.

Similar Names

JennyferJennaJessicaJanetJodieJett

Variants

  • Jen
  • Jenna

International Variants

  • Ginevra (Italian)
  • Guinevere (English)

Famous people named Jenny

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Fictional characters named Jenny

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jenny was first seen in the United States in 1925. Jenny has ranked as high as #1101 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Jenny has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jenny (1990)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19256
19275
19285
192913
193110
19328
19336
19358
19378
193912
19409
194112
194216
194317
194410
19458
19469
194713
19488
19497
19507
19518
19526
19549
19558
19568
19578
195813
195912
19609
19619
196210
19658
19668
19678
19687
19707
197121
19729
19735
197415
19758
197611
197712
197810
197916
198018
198114
198214
198313
198413
198510
198613
198713
198818
19896
199011
19915
19945
199510