Jennie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Cornish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Jennie is a variant of Jennifer and means 'white spirit' or 'white phantom'.
Meaning of the Name Jennie
Jennie is a variant of the name Jennifer, which is of Cornish origin. It is derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'white spirit'. The name became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century and is often associated with femininity and strength. It can also be a diminutive form of the name Jane or Janet.
Popularity of the Name Jennie
The popularity for the name Jennie peaked in popularity in the year 1917 with 3,109 births, which ranked number 138 out of 8,877 unique names for that year. Jennie had the most female births in 1917 with 3,109, which ranked number 81 out of 5,310 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1928 with 17, which ranked number 1,902 out of 4,723 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jennie has increased over the last ten years from 61 births to 68 births, an increase of 11.48%. Among females, Jennie has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 61 births to 68 births, an increase of 11.48%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jennie
- 20 Year Trend of Jennie: -52.45%
- 10 Year Trend of Jennie: 11.48%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jennie: 11.48%
Popularity of Jennie by State
Among females, Jennie was most popular in Western states with 17 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 17 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jennie. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 1460 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2419 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jennie
- Total Births of Jennie: 69 (1.09%)
- Female Births of Jennie: 69 (1.09%)
Given the upward trend of Jennie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.09% increase in total births, for a total of 69 births in 2024. For Females, births for Jennie have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 69 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.09%.