How Many People Are Named Jenifer?

Complete statistics for the name Jenifer in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jenifer
Very Rare
25,558
Estimated People
1 in 12,912
1 in X Americans
1974
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
22 (0%)
♀ Female
25,536 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 46

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 5
Alabama 245
Arkansas 194
Arizona 355
California 3,603
Colorado 408
Connecticut 226
DC 114
Florida 973
Georgia 602
Hawaii 11
Iowa 273
Idaho 145
Illinois 1,000
Indiana 492
Kansas 274
Kentucky 188
Louisiana 228
Massachusetts 387
Maryland 434
Maine 5
Michigan 900
Minnesota 342
Missouri 428
Mississippi 154
Montana 32
North Carolina 396
North Dakota 15
Nebraska 133
New Hampshire 11
New Jersey 678
New Mexico 88
Nevada 125
New York 1,400
Ohio 1,073
Oklahoma 359
Oregon 336
Pennsylvania 931
Rhode Island 29
South Carolina 135
South Dakota 17
Tennessee 263
Texas 1,996
Utah 487
Virginia 468
Vermont 5
Washington 599
Wisconsin 491
West Virginia 81
Wyoming 16
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jenifer

How Many People Have the Name Jenifer in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25,558 people in the United States currently share the name Jenifer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,912 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Jenifer a Common or Rare Name?

Jenifer is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Jenifer Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Jenifer are covered in full on the Jenifer name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Jenifer Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jenifer in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Jenifer is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Jenifer Most Popular?

The name Jenifer reached peak popularity in 1974, with 923 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jenifer Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jenifer across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jenifer?

Approximately 25,558 people in the United States share the name Jenifer, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jenifer a rare name?

Jenifer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,912 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jenifer mean?

The meaning and origin of Jenifer is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Jenifer more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jenifer are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Jenifer most popular?

The name Jenifer reached its peak in 1974, with 923 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People25,558
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 12,912
GenderFemale
Avg Age46
Peak Year1974
Male %0%
Female %100%

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