Jennifer
5 countries#586 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jennifer was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,476,540 births recorded 1919–2025 · currently #586 · peaked in 1972 with 63,790 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
65,532 births recorded 1950–2022 · currently #1467 · peaked in 1985 with 6,336 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-Maritime, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
27,009 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1996 with 1,429 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
15,389 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1984 with 850 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
11,286 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #469 · peaked in 1996 with 1,200 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
334 births recorded 1997–2022 · peaked in 1997 with 44 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jennifer’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #51 | — |
| 2007 | #64 | ↓13 |
| 2008 | #84 | ↓20 |
| 2009 | #110 | ↓26 |
| 2010 | #121 | ↓11 |
| 2011 | #134 | ↓13 |
| 2012 | #164 | ↓30 |
| 2013 | #192 | ↓28 |
| 2014 | #222 | ↓30 |
| 2015 | #251 | ↓29 |
| 2016 | #272 | ↓21 |
| 2017 | #309 | ↓37 |
| 2018 | #344 | ↓35 |
| 2019 | #390 | ↓46 |
| 2020 | #431 | ↓41 |
| 2021 | #493 | ↓62 |
| 2022 | #501 | ↓8 |
| 2023 | #520 | ↓19 |
| 2024 | #544 | ↓24 |
| 2025 | #586 | ↓42 |
Frequently asked questions about Jennifer
Is Jennifer a popular name?
Yes — Jennifer currently ranks #586 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jennifer more common for boys or girls?
Jennifer is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jennifer most popular?
Jennifer peaked in 1972 in United States, with 63,790 recorded births that year.
Is Jennifer rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jennifer’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4251 in 1919 to #586 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jennifer?
At least 1,569,081 babies have been recorded with the name Jennifer across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jennifer popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jennifer appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jennifer?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jennifer include Jordan, Lylah, Alia, Chaya.
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