Girl · #13,147 in 2026

Jeannifer

Name: Popularity of the name Jeannifer in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jeannifer, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,147

Peak Rank

#5,360 (1974)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

1991

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#5360

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jeannifer

Jeannifer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 10 Jeannifers were born — ranking #5,360 that year. As of 2026, Jeannifer ranks #13,147 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 79 Jeannifers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Jeannifer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jeannifer is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jennifer
Jenifer
Jeniffer
Ggr
Gina
Janitor
Juniper
Jena
Jeana
Genitor
Jeanna
Ginas

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeannifer

What does the name Jeannifer mean?

Jeannifer is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jeannifer in 2026?

In 2026, Jeannifer ranks #13,147 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jeannifer most popular?

Jeannifer reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #5,360 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Jeannifer a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jeannifer is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jeannifer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jeannifer include Dionisia, Jalaine, Lajuanda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jeannifer

Jeannifer is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 79 births in the dataset. Jeannifer's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #5,360. Use the chart and map above to compare Jeannifer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.