How Many People Are Named Jenny?
92,561
people in the United States are named Jenny
1 in 3,619 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#729
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0276%
Of US population
Peak Year
1977
2,700 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Swedish, Finnish, German, Dutch, Spanish
Pronunciation:
JEN-ee (English), YE-nee (German)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Originally a medieval English diminutive of JANE. Since the middle of the 20th century it has been primarily considered a diminutive of JENNIFER.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 48.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
14,097
New York
7,583
Texas
6,081
Ohio
4,034
Illinois
3,876
Pennsylvania
3,186
Michigan
2,906
Florida
2,795
North Carolina
2,414
Georgia
2,280
💡 Fun Facts About "Jenny"
- 162 babies were named Jenny in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1977
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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