Jenni

Jenni is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 19 girls in the United States.

Jenni at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jenni

Jenni belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jenni first appears in Social Security records in 1945. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #709 in 1972, and in 2024 19 babies received the name — 5,535 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jenni in US records

First recorded (US)
1945
Best US rank
#709 in 1972
Peak year
1972
Babies named Jenni in 2024
19
Total since 1880
5,535

Jenni in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1522 in 1996
Babies named Jenni in 2018
4
Total since 1996
126

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jenni mean?

The meaning of Jenni is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jenni a boy or girl name?

Jenni is a girl name. In 2024, 19 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jenni?

Jenni comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jenni?

Jenni first appears in US records in 1945. Its best-ever ranking was #709 in 1972, and 19 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].