Jenni
A diminutive of the female given name Jennifer.
Every Jenni since 1945 — 5,548 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jenni
Jenni is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,078 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 5,548 American babies have been named Jenni. Its peak came in 1972, when 204 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 Jenni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jenni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,078 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,268 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,243 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,848 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,050 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,458 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,859 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,645 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,930 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,204 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3,453 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,862 |
| 2013 | 121 | #1,718 |
| 2012 | 40 | #3,875 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,502 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,447 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,482 |
| 2008 | 46 | #3,546 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,503 |
| 2006 | 44 | #3,586 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,677 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,594 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,383 |
| 2002 | 43 | #3,264 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,822 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,466 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,700 |
| 1990 | 90 | #1,647 |
| 1985 | 160 | #965 |
| 1980 | 170 | #895 |
| 1975 | 124 | #992 |
| 1970 | 91 | #1,230 |
| 1965 | 60 | #1,430 |
| 1960 | 57 | #1,461 |
| 1955 | 23 | #2,302 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,712 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,257 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jenni
- Jenni Rivera Singer · 1969–2012
- Jenni Dahlman Celebrity · b. 1981
- Jenni Haukio Writer · b. 1977
- Jenni Vartiainen Singer · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jenni mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Jennifer.
How popular is the name Jenni in 2025?
Jenni ranked #8,078 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jenni?
5,548 babies have been named Jenni in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jenni most popular?
Jenni peaked in 1972, when 204 newborns received the name.
Is Jenni a boy or girl name?
Jenni is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jenni rising or falling?
Jenni is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jenni?
Well-known people named Jenni include Jenni Rivera (singer), Jenni Dahlman (celebrity), Jenni Haukio (writer).