girls' name · peaked 1999

Jeniffer

Every Jeniffer since 1947 — 3,656 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1999Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Jeniffer
Peak year
1999
118 babies
All-time total
3,656
since 1947

The story of Jeniffer

Jeniffer is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1947, 3,656 American babies have been named Jeniffer. Its peak came in 1999, when 118 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Jeniffer stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jeniffer year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020 9 #10,635
2019 5 #16,621
2018
2017 6 #14,907
2016 8 #12,247
2015 7 #13,634
2014 10 #10,500
2013 10 #10,583
2012 17 #7,275
2011 16 #7,589
2010 20 #6,486
2009 35 #4,312
2008 51 #3,290
2007 44 #3,680
2006 62 #2,829
2005 68 #2,540
2004 72 #2,377
2003 78 #2,213
2002 105 #1,738
2001 76 #2,159
2000 114 #1,563
1995 86 #1,708
1990 92 #1,625
1985 87 #1,440
1980 76 #1,546
1975 85 #1,303
1970 61 #1,574
1965 22 #2,633
1960 5 #6,757
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jeniffer in 2025?

Jeniffer did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Jeniffer?

3,656 babies have been named Jeniffer in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jeniffer most popular?

Jeniffer peaked in 1999, when 118 newborns received the name.

Is Jeniffer a boy or girl name?

Jeniffer is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jeniffer rising or falling?

Jeniffer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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