Holding steady.
Popularity of Jennier since 1968
Babies named Jennier per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 104 |
| 1980s | 122 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jennier is a rare and unusual name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1968. Its peak year was 1985, when it reached its highest, albeit still minimal, usage. Since then, it has maintained a stable but very low presence, with virtually no recorded births in recent years (latest year 2025). The name resembles popular names like Jennifer and Jennie but adds a distinctive suffix, possibly a modern invention. Because its occurrence is so infrequent, it does not appear in top state popularity lists. Parents choosing Jennier today are opting for a name that is unique and unlikely to be shared by peers.
Jennier appears to be a modern coinage or a respelling of Jennifer, a Cornish form of Guinevere, derived from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar meaning 'white wave' or 'white phantom.' However, there is no clear etymological lineage, and the name may have been formed by combining the popular sound 'Jen' with the suffix '-ier' for a distinctive twist. Its usage in the United States is extremely rare, with no recorded births in recent years.
Sibling names for Jennier
Names that share Jennier's style, for a brother or sister.
