Jennifer
Pronunciation: [ j-EHN-uhf-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jennifer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,831 babies have been named Jennifer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jennifer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,703 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,703
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Jennifer is also used as a girl name, ranked #546.
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About the Name Jennifer
Jennifer is a boy name .
Is Jennifer a boy or girl name? Jennifer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,703 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #546. Jennifer is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jennifer is currently ranked #20,703 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jennifer include Jen, Jenn, Jenny, Jennie, Jenni, Jenniy, Jenniie, Fer, Fery, Ferie, Jey, and Jeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jennifer include Jennings . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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