Total births
1,166
Girls' name · since 1957
Gennifer
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 1,166 babies named Gennifer, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,166
- total births
- 1957–2010
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Gennifer is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,166 have been recorded since 1957.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gennifer has been recorded 1,166 times among girls since 1957, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2010.
- 1,166 total births
- 1957–2010 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,166 girls have been named Gennifer since 1957, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2010.
- 1,166
- total births
- 1957–2010
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Gennifer was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
50 babies were named Gennifer in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Gennifer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gennifer splits its recorded history at 1982: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1957 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1982 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gennifer at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Gennifer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2010
- Peak year (1982)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Gennifer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Gennifer's strongest decade.
394 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Gennifer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 119
1960s
119 births
- 1970s
1970s
394 births
- 1980s
1980s
364 births
- 1990s
1990s
222 births
- 2000s 52
2000s
52 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 394 births (34% of all-time use).
How Gennifer compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Gennifer's total volume
Gennifer vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Gennifer by state
Where Gennifer concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 78 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 34 | 2.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 13 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Gennifer's total US births 6.7%
Even split
78 of 1,166 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gennifer? ▼
Since 1957, Social Security records show 1,166 babies named Gennifer. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 50 births.
When was Gennifer most popular? ▼
Gennifer was most popular in the 1970s decade with 394 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Gennifer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gennifer are California (78 births), Texas (34 births), New York (13 births).
How long has the name Gennifer been used? ▼
Gennifer has been recorded in Social Security data since 1957, spanning 54 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Gennifer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Genevieve, Genesis, Geneva, Gena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gennifer's data
- Gennifer's decade-level peak was the 1970s (394 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gennifers (78 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gennifer
Nearby Names Like Gennifer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gennifer
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Genesis Girl
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Geneva Girl
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Gena Girl
#11130 12,824 births
Gene Girl
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Compare Gennifer side by side: Gennifer vs Genevieve Gennifer vs Genesis Gennifer vs Geneva
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1957–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gennifer: Baby Name Since 1957 - 1,166 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gennifer. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gennifer draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.