Jenny
Pronunciation: [ j-EHN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jenny first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 415 babies have been named Jenny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jenny is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,651 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,651
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Jenny is also used as a girl name, ranked #1387.
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About the Name Jenny
Jenny is a boy name .
Is Jenny a boy or girl name? Jenny is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,651 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,387. Jenny is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jenny is currently ranked #8,651 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jenny include Jen, Jey, Jeie, and Jenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jenny include Jennings . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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