Looking for an alternative to the super-popular Jennifer, parents flocked to this softer version in the 1970s, and it has been keeping up a steady pace ever since. First Daughter Jenna Bush and lovably zany actress Jenna Elfman are two of the more notable namesakes.
Variations
Jinna,
Jena,
Jennah
Nicknames
Jens,
Jenny,
Jen
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Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
About name popularity rankings
You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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