Jeni
Jeni is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fair one, white wave, or white phantom.
Origin and history
Jeni is a modern spelling variation of Jen or Jenny, typically derived as a diminutive of Jennifer. The name ultimately traces back to the Cornish name Gwenhwyfar, meaning white phantom or fair one. It enjoyed modest popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,856 babies in the United States have been named Jeni since 1880. It ranks #3316 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2086.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.1 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- UT (6.4 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 63 |
| 1950-1960 | 233 |
| 1960-1970 | 412 |
| 1970-1980 | 823 |
| 1980-1990 | 772 |
| 1990-2000 | 342 |
| 2000-2010 | 155 |
| 2010-2019 | 36 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Jeni
- Jeni LeGon: Dancer, Actress
Fun facts
- Jeni emerged in the United States as a streamlined alternative to the traditional spellings Jenny or Jennie.
- Because it derives from Jennifer, Jeni shares etymological roots with Guinevere from Arthurian legend.