How Many People Are Named Gennifer?

Complete statistics for the name Gennifer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gennifer
Very Rare
English

Gennifer is a very rare female name, with only 1,117 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 295,322 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1982 when 50 babies were given this name.

~1,117
Living in US
1 in 295,322
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Friendly Compassionate
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing and caring nature.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,229
Worldwide Bearers
#158,324
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,398
🇵🇭 Philippines
251
🇧🇷 Brazil
217
🇨🇦 Canada
60
🇹🇼 Taiwan
43
🇻🇪 Venezuela
42
🇨🇴 Colombia
31
🇳🇬 Nigeria
24
🇵🇪 Peru
20
🇲🇽 Mexico
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,117 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
101
Would be under 30 (9%)
1,012
Would be 30–60 (87%)
53
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 1,166 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
89

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gennifer Through the Generations

Over the decades, Gennifer has maintained a steady presence without becoming overly common. With an estimated 1,166 total births since records began, the name has seen its highest usage in the early '80s, but remains relatively stable today. The majority of those named Gennifer are now in their forties, with 86% falling within the 30 to 60 age range, indicating a well-distributed yet niche name choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 78
Texas 34
New York 13
Pennsylvania 12
Illinois 7
Florida 5
Michigan 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Gennifer

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gennifer's English roots

📄 About the Name Gennifer

How Many People Have the Name Gennifer?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,117 people in the United States currently share the name Gennifer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 295,322 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gennifer a Common or Rare Name?

Gennifer is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gennifer in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Gennifer Most Popular?

The name Gennifer reached peak popularity in 1982, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gennifer?

Approximately 1,117 people named Gennifer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,166. That works out to roughly 1 in 295,322 Americans.

Is Gennifer a rare name?

Gennifer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 295,322 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gennifer mean?

The meaning and origin of Gennifer are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Gennifer more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gennifer are male and 100% are female.

When was Gennifer most popular?

Gennifer peaked in 1982 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,117
All-Time Births1,166
1 in X1 in 295,322
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1982
World Rank#158,324
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.