Jenifer
A female given name from Cornish, a less common form of Jennifer.
Every Jenifer since 1933 — 25,573 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jenifer
Jenifer is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,282 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1933, 25,573 American babies have been named Jenifer. Its peak came in 1974, when 923 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jenifer stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jenifer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,282 | — | — |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,698 | — | — |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,699 | — | — |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,433 | — | — |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,841 | — | — |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,368 | — | — |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,063 | — | — |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,070 | — | — |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,235 | — | — |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,880 | — | — |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,535 | — | — |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,141 | — | — |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,426 | — | — |
| 2012 | 75 | #2,463 | — | — |
| 2011 | 74 | #2,465 | — | — |
| 2010 | 121 | #1,725 | — | — |
| 2009 | 142 | #1,586 | — | — |
| 2008 | 227 | #1,133 | — | — |
| 2007 | 250 | #1,049 | — | — |
| 2006 | 259 | #1,002 | — | — |
| 2005 | 298 | #849 | — | — |
| 2004 | 308 | #815 | — | — |
| 2003 | 353 | #725 | — | — |
| 2002 | 354 | #707 | — | — |
| 2001 | 311 | #767 | — | — |
| 2000 | 326 | #713 | — | — |
| 1995 | 291 | #713 | — | — |
| 1990 | 358 | #623 | — | — |
| 1985 | 606 | #374 | 6 | #6,122 |
| 1980 | 724 | #333 | — | — |
| 1975 | 838 | #287 | — | — |
| 1970 | 736 | #347 | — | — |
| 1965 | 341 | #516 | — | — |
| 1960 | 240 | #656 | — | — |
| 1955 | 106 | #961 | — | — |
| 1950 | 88 | #963 | — | — |
| 1945 | 46 | #1,162 | — | — |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,353 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jenifer
- Jenifer Lewis Actor · b. 1957
- Jenifer Singer · b. 1982
- Jenifer Brening Singer · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jenifer mean?
A female given name from Cornish, a less common form of Jennifer.
How popular is the name Jenifer in 2025?
Jenifer ranked #7,282 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jenifer?
25,573 babies have been named Jenifer in the United States since 1933, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jenifer most popular?
Jenifer peaked in 1974, when 923 newborns received the name.
Is Jenifer a boy or girl name?
Jenifer is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jenifer rising or falling?
Jenifer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jenifer?
Well-known people named Jenifer include Jenifer Lewis (actor), Jenifer (singer), Jenifer Brening (singer).