Jeniffer Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jeniffer is of English origin, derived from the Cornish Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'white enchantress'. Its path of language evolution includes the transition from Gwenhwyfar to Jennifer and its variant Jeniffer. The name carries traits of beauty and enchantment without direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently viewed as a modern and vibrant name.
The name Jeniffer is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jeniffer has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jeniffer' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5581st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1580th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1571st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2535th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14928th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jeniffer' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jeniffer"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛnɪfər/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Jeniffer is a variant of the name Jennifer, which is derived from the Cornish name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'white enchantress'.
Meaning
white phantom, white enchantress
Language Evolution
Gwenhwyfar (Cornish), Jennifer (English), Jeniffer (variant)
Historical Usage
The name Jennifer gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, and has seen various spellings, including Jeniffer.
Variants & Derivatives
Jennifer, Jenifer, Ginny
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Jeniffer is perceived as a modern and slightly less common variant of Jennifer, often associated with a youthful and vibrant personality.
Famous People
Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Garner
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jeniffer"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jeniffer"
"Jeniffer" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5581st of 12526 | 90 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1580th of 19264 | 999 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1571st of 27321 | 1,445 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2535th of 35406 | 1,066 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14928th of 30306 | 55 |
Regional Popularity of "Jeniffer" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jeniffer" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
51.04% 1499th/2937 |
42.52% 1481st/3483 |
55.12% 1939th/3518 |
37.12% 1501st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.78% 2387th/3685 |
27.96% 1251st/4475 |
27.22% 1414th/5194 |
20.25% 1279th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
85.27% 3907th/4582 |
40.63% 2098th/5164 |
27.83% 2035th/7313 |
23.21% 1732nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jeniffer"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jeniffer" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.