Yenny

YEN-ee · of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Jenny or a respelling of Yeni

Peak popularity

2001

Usually for

Girls

Trend

Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Yenny since 1980

Babies named Yenny per year in U.S. Social Security records.

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Girls
1980s	51
1990s	69
2000s	102
2010s	5
2020s	18

Meaning & origin

Yenny is a modern, rarely used name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1980. It likely arose as a creative respelling of Jenny, blending the familiar sound with a fresh look via the trendy 'y' substitution. Despite its low usage, it saw a small spike in 2001, its peak year, after which it returned to stable infrequency. With no top-state concentration, Yenny remains a niche choice that feels both familiar and unique, appealing to parents seeking a name with a modern twist on a classic.

Yenny emerged in the late 20th century as a modern respelling of Jenny, itself a diminutive of Jennifer. It may also be influenced by the Spanish name Yeni, a variant of Jenny. The name appears sporadically in U.S. records from 1980 onward, never reaching high popularity, with a peak rank in 2001.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Yen, Yenn

Variants: Yeni, Jenny

Sibling names for Yenny

Names that share Yenny's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Jenny, Lily, Molly, Daisy, Ellie

Brothers: Benny, Danny, Kenny, Ronny, Tommy

Questions parents ask

What does the name Yenny mean?

The meaning of Yenny is uncertain; it is likely a modern respelling of Jenny, which originally meant 'white wave' in Cornish, or a variant of the Spanish Yeni.

Is Yenny a common name?

Yenny is quite rare. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1980 and never ranked in the top 1000. Its peak year was 2001, when it was given to a small number of babies.

Is Yenny a girl's name or a boy's name?

Yenny is almost exclusively used for girls, though it could be considered unisex in theory.