Holding steady.
Popularity of Jennfer since 1970
Babies named Jennfer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jennfer is an uncommon variant spelling of Jennifer, a name that saw tremendous popularity in the mid-20th century. While Jennifer itself was a top 10 name for decades, Jennfer has never cracked the top 1000. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1970, and its peak usage was also in 1970, though with too few births to calculate a rank. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very low, consistently below the threshold for ranking. Without any top states or notable bearers, Jennfer represents a rare, personalized take on a classic name, chosen by parents seeking a unique variant.
The name Jennfer is a rare variant spelling of Jennifer, itself a Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere). The original Welsh elements are 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair, blessed' and 'hwyfar' meaning 'smooth, soft' or possibly 'phantom'. The name Jennifer gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, especially after the 1938 film 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'. The variant Jennfer likely arose from a typographical or phonetic spelling error.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jen, Jenny
Sibling names for Jennfer
Names that share Jennfer's style, for a brother or sister.
