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Jennifer

female

Meaning

"White Wave; Fair Spirit"

Modern English form linked to Welsh Gwenhwyfar, associated with Arthurian tradition and popularized in the twentieth century.

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Popularity History of Jennifer

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#547Top 1000

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#547

Jennifer was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-26

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Jennifer Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Jennifer

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Famous Jennifers

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    Jennifer Aniston
    American actress known for Friends and numerous film roles
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    Jennifer Lawrence
    American actress and Academy Award winner

Quick Facts

OriginWelsh, English
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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