Declining since 1986.
Popularity of Jennefer since 1950
Babies named Jennefer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 125 |
| 1970s | 523 |
| 1980s | 436 |
| 1990s | 248 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jennefer is a distinctive spelling variant of the classic Jennifer, a name that rose to immense popularity in the mid-20th century. While Jennifer dominated the charts for decades, Jennefer remained a rare alternative, peaking in usage in 1974 and never cracking the top 1000. Since 1986, its trajectory has been steadily falling, reflecting the broader decline of the Jennifer family of names. The variant spelling gives it a unique visual identity, but its rarity means it has never been associated with any particular state or region.
Jennefer is a spelling variant of Jennifer, itself a Cornish form of the Welsh name Guinevere, derived from the elements 'gwyn' (fair, white) and 'hwyfar' (smooth, soft), or possibly from an Old Irish root meaning 'phantom' or 'white wave'. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, with the variant Jennefer emerging as a creative respelling that peaked in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jen, Jenn, Jenny, Nifer
Sibling names for Jennefer
Names that share Jennefer's style, for a brother or sister.
