Jen
Pronunciation: [ j-EHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Jen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 271 babies have been named Jen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,634 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,634
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"prophetess, judge"
#67,595 in US
Hebrew origin
"ornament, adornment"
#67,716 in US
Ancient Greek origin
"satiated city, fertile place"
#67,700 in US
Hebrew Eve origin
"life (alternative Hebrew etymology)"
#67,623 in US
Greek origin
"beginning, origin, creation"
#67,578 in US
French (diminutive of Marion) origin
"little Marion, little Mary"
#67,456 in US
Japanese origin
"honey; nectar"
#67,656 in US
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About the Name Jen
Jen is a girl name .
Is Jen a boy or girl name? Jen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,634 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,476. Jen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jen is currently ranked #67,634 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jen include Jennifer, Jenna, Jenesis, Jenny, Jennie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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