Jenn is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious." It is derived from the Hebrew name Jennifer, which has been widely used since the Middle Ages. The name Jenn was popularized in English-speaking countries by the character Jennifer Jones, played by actress Elizabeth Taylor in the film "Giant" (1956).
The name Jenn has been a consistent presence in the United States over the past five decades, with a total of 28 babies given this name during this period.
In the early 1970s, there were two years where the name Jenn was particularly popular. In both 1971 and 1972, five newborn girls were named Jenn each year. It seems that parents at that time had a strong preference for this unique name, with a significant number of families choosing it for their daughters.
However, there was a notable gap in the usage of the name Jenn until 1984, when six babies were given this name. This indicates that while the name may have fallen out of favor for some years, it still maintained a small but steady presence among parents' choices during this time period.
In 1988, the name Jenn experienced another surge in popularity with seven births recorded that year. This suggests that the name continued to be appreciated by some parents throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
Finally, we see a more recent resurgence of the name Jenn in 2023, with five newborn girls being given this name once again. This demonstrates that even after several decades, the name Jenn remains relevant and appealing to some parents as a distinct and memorable choice for their daughters' names.
Overall, while the popularity of the name Jenn has fluctuated over time, it has consistently maintained a steady presence in the United States throughout these five decades. With a total of 28 births recorded during this period, Jenn stands out as a distinctive and enduring name choice among parents across generations.