Jennifer is a popular female given name of English origin. It is derived from the name Guinevere, which is of Welsh origin and means "white wave." The name Jennifer was created by combining the first three letters of Guinevere with the last five letters to form Jenni, and then adding an 'f' at the end to create Jennifer.
The name Jennifer became popular in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s. It reached its peak popularity in the 1970s, when it was one of the most common names given to girls born that decade. In fact, according to data from the Social Security Administration, Jennifer was the most popular name for girls born in the United States between 1970 and 1984.
Today, Jennifer is still a popular name, although its popularity has declined somewhat since its peak years. According to a 2020 ranking by the Social Security Administration, Jennifer was the 523rd most popular name for girls born that year in the United States.
Some famous people with the name Jennifer include actresses Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lawrence, singer-songwriter Jennifer Lopez, and former First Lady of the United States, Jennifer Bush Hager.
The given statistics illustrate the fluctuating popularity of the name Jen over several decades in the United States. The highest point of popularity occurred in 1970 and 1971 with 13 births each year. This can be considered a peak period for the name Jen's usage. However, it is interesting to note that there are also years where the name was quite uncommon, such as in 1922, 1931, and 1937 with only 5 births each year.
The total number of births with the name Jen over this period is 318. This indicates a steady presence of the name throughout several generations. Despite fluctuations in popularity, Jen has consistently been chosen by parents as a name for their children over time.