Holding steady.
Popularity of Jenne since 1913
Babies named Jenne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 146 |
| 1980s | 151 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jenne is an uncommon given name in the United States, first recorded in 1913. Its peak year of use was 1973, though it never appeared in the national top 1000. The name is likely a diminutive or variant of Jennifer, which became popular in the mid-20th century. With a stable trajectory in recent decades, Jenne has remained a rare choice, given to fewer than 5 newborns per year in the 2020s.
Jenne is a rare given name, likely a diminutive or variant of Jennifer, which itself derives from the Cornish form of Guinevere, from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one.' It may also be a respelling of Jen. The name saw slight use in the United States from the early 1900s, peaking in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jenne
Names that share Jenne's style, for a brother or sister.
