Holding steady.
Popularity of Jenilyn since 1975
Babies named Jenilyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jenilyn is a modern American name that first appeared in 1975 and reached its peak popularity in 1987. Despite being a blend of two well-established names, it has never been common, which may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over recent decades, without significant rises or drops. Its rarity is underscored by the fact that it did not rank in the top 1000 for any year.
Jenilyn is a modern American name formed by blending Jennifer (from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white wave' or 'white phantom') with Lynn (from Welsh llyn, meaning 'lake'). It emerged in the mid-20th century during a trend of combining popular feminine names with the suffix -lyn. First recorded in 1975, it saw peak usage in 1987.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeni, Jenny, Lyn
Sibling names for Jenilyn
Names that share Jenilyn's style, for a brother or sister.
