Jennilyn
girl nameJennilyn entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #3687 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1966–2025
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rank today
#3687
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7018 |
| 1970s | #6202 |
| 1980s | #6098 |
| 1990s | #10498 |
| 2000s | #13738 |
| 2010s | #16706 |
| 2020s | #12206 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Jennilyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jennilyn alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jennilyn in 2025?
- Jennilyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jennilyn most popular?
- Jennilyn peaked in 1983, reaching #3687 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jennilyn with classmates?
- Jennilyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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