Jennings
boy name#1837 in 2025Jennings entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #244 in 1897, ranks #1837 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1892–2025
#1837
rank today
#244
peak (1897)
86
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #659 |
| 1900s | #825 |
| 1910s | #820 |
| 1920s | #686 |
| 1930s | #807 |
| 1940s | #951 |
| 1950s | #1319 |
| 1960s | #1759 |
| 1970s | #2619 |
| 1980s | #2952 |
| 1990s | #4195 |
| 2000s | #5217 |
| 2010s | #2902 |
| 2020s | #1908 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jennings has been most popular in TX, GA, NC.
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Jennings are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jennings alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jennings in 2025?
- Jennings ranks #1837 among US boy names in 2025, with 86 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jennings most popular?
- Jennings peaked in 1897, reaching #244 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jennings with classmates?
- Jennings will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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