Girl Name

Jennifer

"White shadow, fair one, white wave"

Ranked #547 for girls

About the Name Jennifer

Meaning

White shadow, fair one, white wave

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Girl

First Letter

Girl Rank

#547

Jennifer is a girl name of Celtic origin. The name means "White shadow, fair one, white wave" and Currently ranked #547 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

#43158

1950

#164858

1960

#583653

1970

#442599

1980

#148522

1990

#63691

2000

#15280

2010

#3116

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Jennifer

JA Jennifer Aniston
JL Jennifer Lawrence
JL Jennifer Lopez

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Jade

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 3
Letters: 8
Starts with: J
Origin: Celtic

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