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

Female
99.4%
Male
0.7%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 48.9 years old

Young (<30) 15,768
17%
Adult (30–60) 53,328
57.6%
Senior (>60) 23,465
25.4%

📈 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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