US Popularity:1027
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:The fair one
Jennifer is a feminine name exquisitely intertwined with great beauty, love, and human complexity. Rooted in the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, Jennifer is a modern English variation of the legendary Guinevere and shares its meaning as "the fair one." Shrouded in mythos by mere extension, Jennifer seems to embody the Arthurian heroine's more favorable attributes. Today, young Jennifer has more freedom than ever to decide what version of fairness they mean to embrace. Notable namesakes include the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Aniston, and Jennifer Lopez, to name a few.
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Famous People Named Jennifer

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  • Jennifer Aniston
    Actress
  • Jennifer Lopez
    Singer
  • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Actress

How Popular Is The Name Jennifer?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jennifer is currently #225 on The Bump
Girl:Jennifer is currently #164 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jennifer is currently #1027 in U.S. births
Girl:Jennifer is currently #517 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#517
in 2023
- 17
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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