Total births
3,656
Girls' name · since 1947
Jeniffer
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 3,656 babies named Jeniffer, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,656
- total births
- 1947–2020
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
3,656 girls have been named Jeniffer since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jeniffer has been recorded 3,656 times among girls since 1947, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2020.
- 3,656 total births
- 1947–2020 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
3,656 girls have been named Jeniffer since 1947, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2020.
- 3,656
- total births
- 1947–2020
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Jeniffer was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
118 babies were named Jeniffer in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Jeniffer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jeniffer splits its recorded history at 1988: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1999 peak of 118 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jeniffer at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Jeniffer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2020
- Peak year (1999)
- 118
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Jeniffer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jeniffer's strongest decade.
972 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Jeniffer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 207
1960s
207 births
- 1970s
1970s
785 births
- 1980s
1980s
858 births
- 1990s
1990s
972 births
- 2000s
2000s
705 births
- 2010s 99
2010s
99 births
- 2020s 9
2020s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 972 births (27% of all-time use).
How Jeniffer 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 Jeniffer's total volume
Jeniffer vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jeniffer by state
Where Jeniffer concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 739 | 20.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 443 | 12.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 353 | 9.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 239 | 6.5% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 71 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 70 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 37 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 32 | 0.9% |
California share of Jeniffer's total US births 20.2%
Even split
739 of 3,656 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Jeniffer appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jeniffer? ▼
3,656 babies have been named Jeniffer since 1947. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 1999 with 118 births.
When was Jeniffer most popular? ▼
Jeniffer was most popular in the 1990s decade with 972 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Jeniffer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jeniffer are California (739 births), Texas (443 births), New York (353 births).
How long has the name Jeniffer been used? ▼
Jeniffer has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 74 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Jeniffer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jennifer, Jenna, Jennie, Jenny, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jeniffer's data
- Jeniffer's decade-level peak was the 1990s (972 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jeniffers (739 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 Jeniffer
Nearby Names Like Jeniffer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jeniffer
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Jenifer Girl
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Compare Jeniffer side by side: Jeniffer vs Jennifer Jeniffer vs Jenna Jeniffer vs Jennie
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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, 1947–2020 (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. "Jeniffer: Baby Name Since 1947 - 3,656 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jeniffer. 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 Jeniffer 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.