Holding steady.
Popularity of Jennfier since 1969
Babies named Jennfier per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 130 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jennfier is an uncommon variant spelling of Jennifer, a name that reached extraordinary popularity during the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The variant's first recorded appearance in available data is in 1969, though it never attained substantial numerical use. The standard form Jennifer peaked at number 1 in 1980, with over 58,000 births that year. The trajectory of this variant has remained consistently stable at extremely low usage levels. The Cornish origins of the name connect it to the Arthurian legend of Guinevere, lending literary weight even to its rarest forms.
Jennfier appears to be a rare variant spelling of Jennifer, itself an Anglicization of the Cornish name Gwenhwyfar, derived from gwen 'white, fair' and hwyfar 'smooth, soft' or 'phantom, spirit'. The name entered English usage through Arthurian legend and gained widespread popularity in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Jennifer
Sibling names for Jennfier
Names that share Jennfier's style, for a brother or sister.
