Jenniffer
Jenniffer is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
White phantom, fair wave, or blessed spirit.
Origin and history
Jenniffer is a spelling variant of Jennifer, which derives from the Cornish name Gwenhwyfar, meaning white phantom or fair one. The classic spelling Jennifer dominated U.S. name charts in the 1970s, while this double-f spelling emerged as a less common alternative. Today, it is rarely given to newborn girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,878 babies in the United States have been named Jenniffer since 1880. It ranks #3303 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.7 %)
- NY (17.1 %)
- TX (15.7 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- IL (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 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 100 |
| 1960-1970 | 293 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,040 |
| 1980-1990 | 833 |
| 1990-2000 | 408 |
| 2000-2010 | 173 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Jenniffer
- Jenniffer González-Colón: Politician
Nicknames
Jen, Jenn, Jenny, Jenni
Fun facts
- While Jennifer was the top U.S. girls' name from 1970 to 1984, the double-f spelling Jenniffer saw modest niche usage.
- It ultimately shares its origin with Guinevere, the legendary queen of King Arthur.