Jannifer
girl nameJannifer entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #2299 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#2299
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3563 |
| 1950s | #3412 |
| 1960s | #2895 |
| 1970s | #3256 |
| 1980s | #4812 |
| 1990s | #10919 |
| 2000s | #15352 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Jannifer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jannifer alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jannifer in 2025?
- Jannifer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jannifer most popular?
- Jannifer peaked in 1961, reaching #2299 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jannifer with classmates?
- Jannifer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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