Jennifer
Jennifer is of Cornish and Welsh origin, derived from Guinevere, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one.' The name combines the Welsh elements 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and 'hwyfar' (smooth, soft).
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 477. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,281
- 2012: 1,928
- 2013: 1,692
- 2014: 1,521
- 2015: 1,286
- 2016: 1,162
- 2017: 1,052
- 2018: 921
- 2019: 788
- 2020: 713
- 2021: 638
- 2022: 630
- 2023: 586
- 2024: 556
- 2025: 501
- 2026 (projected): 477
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a variety of nickname options for different life stages
- •Strong literary connection to Arthurian legend through Guinevere
- •Well-established name with professional credibility
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
1,471,703
Total births since 1880
1972
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