Holding steady.
Popularity of Jinnifer since 1967
Babies named Jinnifer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jinnifer is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared in the United States in 1967, a time when many creative respellings of established names were gaining popularity. Its peak year came in 1974, when it was given to the most babies in a single year, though the number was very small. The name has never entered the top 1,000 and has maintained a stable, low level of use ever since. It was not recorded in any particular state as a top occurrence, reflecting its widespread but extremely uncommon use. Jinnifer is likely a playful variation of Jennifer, a name that was immensely popular from the 1970s through the 1990s. For parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet stands out, Jinnifer offers a subtle twist on a classic.
Jinnifer is a rare modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in 1967. It is likely an invented name, probably a variant or respelling of Jennifer, blending the initial sound of 'Jin' with the common '-nifer' suffix. The name Jennifer itself derives from the Cornish form of Guinevere, ultimately from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one.' However, Jinnifer has no direct historical or linguistic root and remains an uncommon given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jen, Jinny
Sibling names for Jinnifer
Names that share Jinnifer's style, for a brother or sister.
