Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Jennessy

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

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#8,965 (2008)

Total Babies

161

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2024

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#8965

Peak Rank

161

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jennessy

Jennessy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 13 Jennessys were born — ranking #8,965 that year. As of 2026, Jennessy ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 161 Jennessys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jennessy

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jennessy

What does the name Jennessy mean?

Jennessy is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jennessy in 2026?

In 2026, Jennessy ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jennessy most popular?

Jennessy reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #8,965 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jennessy most popular?

Jennessy has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jennessy.

Is Jennessy a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jennessy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jennessy include Dalaina, Joelee, Amylee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jennessy

Jennessy is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 161 births in the dataset. Jennessy's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #8,965. Use the chart and map above to compare Jennessy'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.