Jennessa
girl nameJennessa entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #3817 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#3817
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7990 |
| 1980s | #7578 |
| 1990s | #7140 |
| 2000s | #5414 |
| 2010s | #8590 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Jennessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jennessa alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jennessa in 2025?
- Jennessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jennessa most popular?
- Jennessa peaked in 1991, reaching #3817 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jennessa with classmates?
- Jennessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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