Girl
Jennie
fair phantom, white wave
About Jennie
There's something wonderfully genuine and down-to-earth about Jennie—a name that feels like a warm hug and a best friend rolled into one. This classic name has graced generations of remarkable women, each adding their own character to its legacy.
Jennie strikes that rare balance between being familiar enough to feel comfortable yet distinctive enough to maintain personality. The double 'n' adds visual interest and a slight vintage charm that's currently experiencing a renaissance.
The name suggests approachability and kindness, qualities that endear people to one another. It's equally at home in a boardroom or an art studio, demonstrating the kind of versatility modern parents appreciate.
Jennie ages beautifully, never feeling too childish or too mature for any life stage. Its straightforward spelling and pronunciation mean your daughter won't spend her life correcting others, a practical consideration that shouldn't be underestimated.
For families who value authenticity, warmth, and timeless appeal without pretension, Jennie offers a refreshingly honest choice.
Popularity of the Name Jennie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #24 | ||||
| 1881 | #26 | ||||
| 1882 | #27 | ||||
| 1883 | #27 | ||||
| 1884 | #29 | ||||
| 1885 | #33 | ||||
| 1886 | #34 | ||||
| 1887 | #38 | ||||
| 1888 | #37 | ||||
| 1889 | #39 | ||||
| 1890 | #41 | ||||
| 1891 | #40 | ||||
| 1892 | #48 | ||||
| 1893 | #45 | ||||
| 1894 | #51 | ||||
| 1895 | #53 | ||||
| 1896 | #53 | ||||
| 1897 | #56 | ||||
| 1898 | #57 | ||||
| 1899 | #57 | ||||
| 1900 | #64 | ||||
| 1901 | #69 | ||||
| 1902 | #69 | ||||
| 1903 | #71 | ||||
| 1904 | #74 | ||||
| 1905 | #76 | ||||
| 1906 | #74 | ||||
| 1907 | #78 | ||||
| 1908 | #78 | ||||
| 1909 | #83 | ||||
| 1910 | #81 | ||||
| 1911 | #85 | ||||
| 1912 | #81 | ||||
| 1913 | #80 | ||||
| 1914 | #77 | ||||
| 1915 | #73 | ||||
| 1916 | #79 | ||||
| 1917 | #81 | ||||
| 1918 | #91 | ||||
| 1919 | #93 | ||||
| 1920 | #97 | ||||
| 1921 | #99 | ||||
| 1922 | #105 | ||||
| 1923 | #107 | ||||
| 1924 | #111 | ||||
| 1925 | #121 | ||||
| 1926 | #132 | ||||
| 1927 | #135 | ||||
| 1928 | #143 | ||||
| 1929 | #152 | ||||
| 1930 | #152 | ||||
| 1931 | #150 | ||||
| 1932 | #163 | ||||
| 1933 | #175 | ||||
| 1934 | #186 | ||||
| 1935 | #201 | ||||
| 1936 | #206 | ||||
| 1937 | #229 | ||||
| 1938 | #241 | ||||
| 1939 | #237 | ||||
| 1940 | #247 | ||||
| 1941 | #244 | ||||
| 1942 | #254 | ||||
| 1943 | #264 | ||||
| 1944 | #270 | ||||
| 1945 | #272 | ||||
| 1946 | #271 | ||||
| 1947 | #288 | ||||
| 1948 | #287 | ||||
| 1949 | #279 | ||||
| 1950 | #288 | ||||
| 1951 | #289 | ||||
| 1952 | #289 | ||||
| 1953 | #295 | ||||
| 1954 | #301 | ||||
| 1955 | #322 | ||||
| 1956 | #331 | ||||
| 1957 | #327 | ||||
| 1958 | #323 | ||||
| 1959 | #351 | ||||
| 1960 | #332 | ||||
| 1961 | #365 | ||||
| 1962 | #360 | ||||
| 1963 | #373 | ||||
| 1964 | #398 | #289 | |||
| 1965 | #391 | ||||
| 1966 | #395 | ||||
| 1967 | #454 | ||||
| 1968 | #415 | ||||
| 1969 | #438 | #326 | |||
| 1970 | #391 | ||||
| 1971 | #324 | ||||
| 1972 | #290 | #370 | #512 | ||
| 1973 | #301 | ||||
| 1974 | #322 | ||||
| 1975 | #322 | #211 | #430 | ||
| 1976 | #286 | #325 | |||
| 1977 | #286 | #293 | #567 | ||
| 1978 | #274 | #280 | #573 | ||
| 1979 | #294 | #365 | |||
| 1980 | #282 | #369 | |||
| 1981 | #294 | #358 | |||
| 1982 | #293 | #306 | |||
| 1983 | #325 | ||||
| 1984 | #344 | ||||
| 1985 | #389 | #376 | |||
| 1986 | #396 | #492 | |||
| 1987 | #467 | ||||
| 1988 | #483 | ||||
| 1989 | #518 | #471 | |||
| 1990 | #585 | ||||
| 1991 | #606 | #556 | |||
| 1992 | #641 | #574 | #655 | ||
| 1993 | #676 | #549 | #704 | ||
| 1994 | #699 | #473 | #657 | ||
| 1995 | #766 | #645 | |||
| 1996 | #829 | #499 | #819 | ||
| 1997 | #919 | #460 | #735 | ||
| 1999 | #965 | ||||
| 2006 | #842 | ||||
| 2012 | #995 | ||||
| 1998 | #923 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jennie
Names Similar to Jennie
Nicknames for Jennie
- Jen
- Jenna
- Jenny
- Jay
- Jeje
Famous People Named Jennie
| Jennie Finch | American softball player and Olympic gold medalist |
| Jennie Garth | American actress, known for her role in "Beverly Hills, 90210" |
| Jennie Eisenhower | American actress and granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Jennie Lee | British politician and pioneer of open university education |
| Jennie Jerome | American-born mother of Sir Winston Churchill |
| Jennie Bond | British journalist and broadcaster |
| Jennie Linden | British actress, known for her role in the film "Dracula Has Risen from the Grave" |
Characters Named Jennie
| Jennie Jerome | Character in the novel "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" by R.A. Dick |
| Jennie Gresham | Character in the novel "Jennie Gerhardt" by Theodore Dreiser |
| Jennie McGrady | Protagonist of a mystery novel series by Patricia H. Rushford |
| Jennie Penny | Character in the book "Pippi Longstocking" by Astrid Lindgren |