How Many People Are Named Jenifer?
Complete statistics for the name Jenifer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jenifer, a very rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 13,687 Americans bearing it today. That's around 24,110 people in the US, making it quite unique. Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1974.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 25,558 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: 1974Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jenifer Through the Generations
Jenifer has seen its most significant presence in the mid-20th century, particularly in 1974 when 923 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Jenifer are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its peak. With an estimated 24,110 living in the US, Jenifer's decline since its heyday suggests a shift in naming trends, yet it remains a name that bridges classic and modern styles.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jenifer's Cornish/Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Jenifer
How Many People Have the Name Jenifer?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 575 people in the United States currently share the name Jenifer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 576,434 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jenifer a Common or Rare Name?
Jenifer 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 Jenifer in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jenifer Most Popular?
The name Jenifer reached peak popularity in 1974, with 923 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Jenifer?
Approximately 575 people named Jenifer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 575. That works out to roughly 1 in 576,434 Americans.
Is Jenifer a rare name?
Jenifer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 576,434 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jenifer mean?
The meaning and origin of Jenifer are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Jenifer more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jenifer are male and 100% are female.
When was Jenifer most popular?
Jenifer peaked in 1974 with 923 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.