Total births
1,498
Girls' name · since 1950
Jennefer
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 1,498 babies named Jennefer, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,498
- total births
- 1950–2010
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Jennefer sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,498 recorded since 1950.
Social Security Administration records show Jennefer recorded 1,498 times among girls since 1950, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2010.
- 1,498 total births
- 1950–2010 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,498 girls have been named Jennefer since 1950, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2010.
- 1,498
- total births
- 1950–2010
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Jennefer was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
61 babies were named Jennefer in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Jennefer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jennefer splits its recorded history at 1981: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1952 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 61 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jennefer at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Jennefer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2010
- Peak year (1972)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Jennefer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jennefer's strongest decade.
523 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Jennefer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 49
1950s
49 births
- 1960s 125
1960s
125 births
- 1970s
1970s
523 births
- 1980s
1980s
436 births
- 1990s
1990s
248 births
- 2000s 112
2000s
112 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 523 births (35% of all-time use).
How Jennefer 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 Jennefer's total volume
Jennefer vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jennefer by state
Where Jennefer concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 271 | 18.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 84 | 5.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 44 | 2.9% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 16 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.4% |
California share of Jennefer's total US births 18.1%
Even split
271 of 1,498 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Jennefer appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jennefer? ▼
Jennefer has been given to 1,498 babies in the U.S. since 1950, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2010. 61 babies were born in 1972, its single highest year.
When was Jennefer most popular? ▼
Jennefer was most popular in the 1970s decade with 523 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Jennefer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jennefer are California (271 births), New York (84 births), Texas (44 births).
How long has the name Jennefer been used? ▼
Jennefer has been recorded in Social Security data since 1950, spanning 61 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Jennefer? ▼
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 Jennefer's data
- Jennefer's decade-level peak was the 1970s (523 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 Jennefers (271 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 Jennefer
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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, 1950–2010 (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. "Jennefer: Baby Name Since 1950 - 1,498 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jennefer. 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 Jennefer 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.