Gennifer
girl nameGennifer entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #1883 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#1883
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #6166 |
| 1960s | #4182 |
| 1970s | #2190 |
| 1980s | #2835 |
| 1990s | #4941 |
| 2000s | #9934 |
| 2010s | #16992 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Gennifer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gennifer alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gennifer in 2025?
- Gennifer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gennifer most popular?
- Gennifer peaked in 1976, reaching #1883 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gennifer with classmates?
- Gennifer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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