Total births
1,080
Girls' name · since 1964
Jennafer
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 1,080 babies named Jennafer, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,080
- total births
- 1964–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1,080 girls have been named Jennafer since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jennafer has been recorded 1,080 times among girls since 1964, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2009.
- 1,080 total births
- 1964–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,080 girls have been named Jennafer since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 1,080
- total births
- 1964–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Jennafer was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
81 babies were named Jennafer in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Jennafer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jennafer's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 81, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jennafer at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Jennafer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2009
- Peak year (1985)
- 81
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Jennafer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jennafer's strongest decade.
452 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Jennafer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
- 1970s 152
1970s
152 births
- 1980s
1980s
452 births
- 1990s
1990s
332 births
- 2000s 121
2000s
121 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 452 births (42% of all-time use).
How Jennafer 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 Jennafer's total volume
Jennafer vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jennafer by state
Where Jennafer concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 123 | 11.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 2.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Florida | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | | 6 | 0.6% |
California share of Jennafer's total US births 11.4%
Even split
123 of 1,080 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jennafer? ▼
Jennafer has been given to 1,080 babies in the U.S. since 1964, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 81 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Jennafer most popular? ▼
Jennafer was most popular in the 1980s decade with 452 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Jennafer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jennafer are California (123 births), Texas (27 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Jennafer been used? ▼
Jennafer has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 46 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Jennafer? ▼
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 Jennafer's data
- Jennafer's decade-level peak was the 1980s (452 total births); usage has since declined to 121 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jennafers (123 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 Jennafer
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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, 1964–2009 (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. "Jennafer: Baby Name Since 1964 - 1,080 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jennafer. 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 Jennafer 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.