Jenni
Girl nameJenni has been given to 5,548 babies in the U.S. since 1945. It peaked in 1972. In 2025, about 1 in 123,636 girls was named Jenni.
Meaning & origin
Modern variant of Jenny.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,548
Peak year
1972 (204 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1945
10-year trend
▼ -72%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Jenni's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #992 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Jenni — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Jenni
Jenni Hermoso
Spanish footballer (born 1990)
Jenni Williams
Zimababwean activist
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jenni.
FAQ
How popular is the name Jenni?
Jenni has been given to 5,548 babies in the U.S. since 1945. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Jenni peak?
Jenni peaked in 1972, when 204 babies were given the name.
Is Jenni a girl or boy name?
Jenni is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Jenni are girls).
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