Jennifer: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A fair and smooth name of Celtic origin.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #434
- Peak
- #1 in 1970
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Jennifer Means
Jennifer is a girl name of English origin. A fair and smooth name of Celtic origin.
How Popular Jennifer Is
Jennifer currently ranks #434 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1 in 1970. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Jennifer
- Jennifer was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #1 in 1970.
- Jennifer has been a top 100 name across 145+ years of American history.
- Jennifer is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Jennifer
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Jennifer
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Jennifer.
Questions About Jennifer
What does Jennifer mean?
Jennifer is a girl name of English origin. A fair and smooth name of Celtic origin.
How popular is Jennifer?
Jennifer currently ranks #434 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1 in 1970. It has held steady.
Where does Jennifer come from?
Jennifer comes from English roots. Jennifer was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #1 in 1970.
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