Jennie
Pronunciation: [ j-EHN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jennie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 74 babies have been named Jennie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jennie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,693 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,693
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jennie is also used as a girl name, ranked #1749.
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About the Name Jennie
Jennie is a boy name .
Is Jennie a boy or girl name? Jennie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,693 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,749. Jennie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jennie is currently ranked #26,693 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jennie include Jen, Jenn, Jenny, Jey, Jeie, and Jenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jennie include Jennings . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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