Girl
Jennifer
white wave, fair one
About Jennifer
Jennifer remains a beloved classic with enduring appeal spanning multiple generations. This name has proven its staying power, moving gracefully from trend to timeless choice. It possesses innate friendliness and approachability that serves well in building relationships throughout life. Jennifer offers remarkable versatility, transitioning effortlessly from childhood through all adult phases with equal appropriateness. The abundance of nickname options allows for personality expression at different life stages. Its widespread familiarity means universal correct pronunciation and spelling recognition, eliminating common name frustrations. Jennifer has belonged to accomplished women across countless fields, from entertainment to science to business, demonstrating its adaptability to any path. Parents who choose Jennifer often value reliability and proven success over novelty, appreciating a name that has consistently served its bearers well across decades.
Popularity of the Name Jennifer
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | #997 | #18 | |||
| 1939 | #893 | #16 | |||
| 1940 | #689 | #16 | |||
| 1941 | #605 | #14 | |||
| 1942 | #527 | #13 | |||
| 1943 | #397 | #15 | |||
| 1944 | #263 | #13 | |||
| 1945 | #200 | #12 | |||
| 1946 | #156 | #4 | |||
| 1947 | #145 | #6 | |||
| 1948 | #151 | #4 | |||
| 1949 | #121 | #4 | |||
| 1950 | #118 | #5 | |||
| 1951 | #119 | #4 | |||
| 1952 | #107 | #4 | |||
| 1953 | #116 | #4 | |||
| 1954 | #108 | #5 | |||
| 1955 | #104 | #5 | |||
| 1956 | #97 | #6 | |||
| 1957 | #87 | #4 | |||
| 1958 | #81 | #4 | |||
| 1959 | #78 | #6 | |||
| 1960 | #61 | #8 | |||
| 1961 | #47 | #14 | |||
| 1962 | #41 | #15 | |||
| 1963 | #36 | #13 | |||
| 1964 | #31 | #15 | #69 | ||
| 1965 | #20 | #24 | #88 | ||
| 1966 | #10 | #25 | #64 | ||
| 1967 | #10 | #24 | #50 | ||
| 1968 | #4 | #28 | #40 | ||
| 1969 | #3 | #26 | #33 | ||
| 1970 | #1 | #30 | #38 | ||
| 1971 | #1 | #31 | #29 | ||
| 1972 | #1 | #30 | #19 | ||
| 1973 | #1 | #30 | #19 | ||
| 1974 | #1 | #35 | #20 | ||
| 1975 | #1 | #35 | #13 | ||
| 1976 | #1 | #29 | #8 | ||
| 1977 | #1 | #28 | #10 | ||
| 1978 | #1 | #18 | #6 | ||
| 1979 | #1 | #21 | #10 | ||
| 1980 | #1 | #22 | #9 | ||
| 1981 | #1 | #15 | #4 | ||
| 1982 | #1 | #23 | #4 | ||
| 1983 | #1 | #15 | #5 | ||
| 1984 | #1 | #18 | #5 | ||
| 1985 | #3 | #20 | #6 | ||
| 1986 | #4 | #24 | #4 | ||
| 1987 | #4 | #27 | #8 | ||
| 1988 | #5 | #32 | #9 | ||
| 1989 | #7 | #54 | #11 | ||
| 1990 | #8 | #40 | #14 | ||
| 1991 | #8 | #62 | #13 | #8 | |
| 1992 | #11 | #63 | #16 | #9 | |
| 1993 | #15 | #67 | #18 | #13 | |
| 1994 | #17 | #66 | #17 | #13 | |
| 1995 | #18 | #83 | #19 | #16 | |
| 1996 | #19 | #74 | #24 | #19 | |
| 1997 | #18 | #52 | #71 | #31 | #22 |
| 1998 | #20 | #59 | #81 | #28 | #28 |
| 1999 | #21 | #64 | #94 | #33 | #38 |
| 2000 | #26 | #64 | #97 | #36 | #46 |
| 2001 | #26 | #74 | #84 | #39 | #47 |
| 2002 | #28 | #65 | #93 | #34 | #55 |
| 2003 | #31 | #72 | #79 | #43 | #68 |
| 2004 | #39 | #80 | #119 | #54 | #80 |
| 2005 | #42 | #99 | #111 | #63 | #101 |
| 2006 | #51 | #119 | #214 | #72 | #116 |
| 2007 | #64 | #130 | #164 | #95 | #139 |
| 2008 | #84 | #135 | #230 | #86 | #203 |
| 2009 | #110 | #162 | #247 | #102 | #189 |
| 2010 | #121 | #161 | #252 | #97 | #261 |
| 2011 | #134 | #171 | #285 | #122 | #260 |
| 2012 | #164 | #201 | #180 | #161 | #246 |
| 2013 | #192 | #219 | #244 | #136 | #312 |
| 2014 | #222 | #224 | #362 | #186 | #288 |
| 2015 | #251 | #221 | #272 | #182 | #381 |
| 2016 | #272 | #248 | #247 | #149 | #399 |
| 2017 | #309 | #260 | #212 | #427 | |
| 2018 | #344 | #304 | #252 | #523 | |
| 2019 | #391 | #350 | #290 | #513 | |
| 2020 | #431 | #432 | #503 | #577 | |
| 2021 | #494 | #476 | #416 | #477 | #749 |
| 2022 | #501 | #460 | #343 | #618 | |
| 2023 | #520 | #550 | #324 | #794 | |
| 2024 | #544 | #489 | #435 | #348 | #761 |
| 2025 | #586 | #675 | #422 | #905 | |
| 1930 | #184 | ||||
| 1931 | #150 | ||||
| 1932 | #69 | ||||
| 1933 | #78 | ||||
| 1934 | #50 | ||||
| 1935 | #39 | ||||
| 1936 | #29 | ||||
| 1937 | #22 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jennifer
Names Similar to Jennifer
Nicknames for Jennifer
- Jen
- Jenny
- Jenna
- Jennie
- Jenn
Famous People Named Jennifer
| Jennifer Aniston | American actress and producer |
| Jennifer Lawrence | American actress |
| Jennifer Lopez | American singer, actress, and businesswoman |
| Jennifer Garner | American actress |
| Jennifer Hudson | American singer and actress |
| Jennifer Connelly | American actress |
| Jennifer Love Hewitt | American actress and singer |
| Jennifer Beals | American actress |
| Jennifer Grey | American actress |
| Jennifer Tilly | American actress and poker player |
| Jennifer Saunders | English comedian, actress, and writer |
| Jennifer Ehle | British-American actress |
| Jennifer Carpenter | American actress |
| Jennifer Coolidge | American actress |
| Jennifer Morrison | American actress and producer |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | American actress |
| Jennifer Nettles | American singer-songwriter |
| Jennifer Aydin | American television personality |
| Jennifer Westfeldt | American actress and screenwriter |
| Jennifer Rubin | American actress and model |
Characters Named Jennifer
| Jennifer "Jenny" Humphrey | Character from the Gossip Girl book and TV series |
| Jennifer "Jen" Lindley | Character from the TV series Dawson's Creek |
| Jennifer "Jen" Barber | Character from the TV series The IT Crowd |
| Jennifer "Jen" Parker | Character from the Back to the Future film series |
| Jennifer Check | Character from the film Jennifer's Body |
| Jennifer Walters | Marvel Comics character known as She-Hulk |
| Jennifer "Jenny" Calendar | Character from the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer |
| Jennifer "Jen" Scotts | Character from the TV series Power Rangers Time Force |
| Jennifer "Jen" Masterson | Character from the animated series 6teen |
| Jennifer "Jen" Barkley | Character from the TV series Parks and Recreation |
| Jennifer "Jen" Garner | Character from the TV series Alias |
| Jennifer "Jen" Williams | Character from the film Final Destination 3 |
| Jennifer "Jen" Yu | Character from the film House of Flying Daggers |
| Jennifer "Jen" Mosaic | Character from the animated series The Powerpuff Girls |
| Jennifer "Jen" Rappaport | Character from the TV series One Life to Live |
| Jennifer "Jen" Tolley | Character from the TV series Holby City |
| Jennifer "Jen" Royce | Character from the TV series Four in a Bed |
| Jennifer "Jen" Crowell | Character from the TV series The Crow - Stairway to Heaven |