Jenni
Jenni is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fair one, white wave, or white phantom.
Origin and history
Jenni is a diminutive of Jennifer, which derives from the Cornish name Gwenhwyfar, meaning white phantom or fair one. It gained popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century alongside the massive rise of Jennifer. In the U.S., it remains a recognizable yet relatively uncommon independent spelling.
Popularity in the United States
5,548 babies in the United States have been named Jenni since 1880. It ranks #2303 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1990.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.1 %)
- TX (14 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- MI (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 277 |
| 1960-1970 | 663 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,499 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,533 |
| 1990-2000 | 596 |
| 2000-2010 | 412 |
| 2010-2019 | 406 |
| 2020-2029 | 111 |
Famous people named Jenni
- Jenni Rivera: Singer, Songwriter
- Jenni Baird: Actress
- Jenni Farley: Television Personality
Fun facts
- Jenni is a modern informal spelling variant of the classic nickname Jenny.
- Through Jennifer, the name ultimately traces back to Guinevere of Arthurian legend.