NAME PROFILE
Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin that means 'fair and yielding.' It conveys an image of grace and charm, often embodying qualities of warmth, approachability, and strength.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,476,540 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1972 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1932 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%NY — 21%TX — 19%IL — 19%OH — 19%
Notable People
Jennifer Aniston (Actress, *Friends*) · Jennifer Lopez (Singer and Actress) · Jennifer Garner (Actress, *Alias*) · Jennifer Lawrence (Actress, *The Hunger Games*) · Jennifer Coolidge (Actress, *Legally Blonde*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JenJennyJenna
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