Total births
148
Girls' name · since 1967
Jinnifer
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 148 babies named Jinnifer, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 148
- total births
- 1967–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
148 girls have been named Jinnifer since 1967, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jinnifer has been recorded 148 times among girls since 1967, 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 1967 to 1990.
- 148 total births
- 1967–1990 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
148 girls have been named Jinnifer since 1967, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1990.
- 148
- total births
- 1967–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Jinnifer was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
13 babies were named Jinnifer in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Jinnifer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jinnifer splits its recorded history at 1977: 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 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jinnifer at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Jinnifer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–1990
- Peak year (1974)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Jinnifer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jinnifer's strongest decade.
74 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Jinnifer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 21
1960s
21 births
- 1970s
1970s
74 births
- 1980s
1980s
48 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 74 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jinnifer? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 148 babies named Jinnifer. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 13 births.
When was Jinnifer most popular? ▼
Jinnifer was most popular in the 1970s decade with 74 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Jinnifer been used? ▼
Jinnifer has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 24 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Jinnifer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jina, Jinnie, Jinny, Jinger, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jinnifer's data
- Jinnifer's decade-level peak was the 1970s (74 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Jinnifer
Nearby Names Like Jinnifer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jinnifer
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Jinny Girl
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Jinger Girl
#12328 508 births
Jin Girl
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Compare Jinnifer side by side: Jinnifer vs Jina Jinnifer vs Jinnie Jinnifer vs Jinny
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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, 1967–1990 (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. "Jinnifer: Baby Name Since 1967 - 148 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jinnifer. 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 Jinnifer 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.