Jennifer
girl name#586 in 2025Jennifer entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #1 in 1970, ranks #586 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1919–2025
#586
rank today
#1
peak (1970)
501
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4251 |
| 1920s | #3658 |
| 1930s | #1272 |
| 1940s | #325 |
| 1950s | #101 |
| 1960s | #26 |
| 1970s | #1 |
| 1980s | #3 |
| 1990s | #16 |
| 2000s | #50 |
| 2010s | #240 |
| 2020s | #513 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jennifer has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,402,000 people named Jennifer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jennifer alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jennifer in 2025?
- Jennifer ranks #586 among US girl names in 2025, with 501 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jennifer most popular?
- Jennifer peaked in 1970, reaching #1 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jennifer with classmates?
- Jennifer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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