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How Many People Are Named Jenifer?
Estimated people named Jenifer living in the U.S. today
23,384
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 25,558
- Peak year: 1974 (923 births)
- Estimated living today: 23,384
Jenifer by age group — who carries the name today?
Jenifer popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jenifer
Jenifer has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 25,558 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 23,384 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 14,617 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jenifers you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Jenifer in the US?
An estimated 23,384 people named Jenifer are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jenifer rare — about 1 in 14,617 Americans.
Is Jenifer a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jenifer is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Jenifer most popular?
Jenifer peaked in 1974, when 923 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jenifer?
Jenifer ranks #1,446 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).