Jennie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jennie has its roots in English and is derived from the Cornish name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'fair and yielding'. It evolved from Gwenhwyfar to Jennifer and eventually to Jennie. The name has a warm and friendly connotation, and while it has no biblical background, it gained popularity in the 19th century. Notable figures with this name include Jennie Kim and Jennie Garth.
The name Jennie is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Jennie 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, 'Jennie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2325th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2903rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5200th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6561st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10966th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 96th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 205th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 328th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 352nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 483rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1600th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2661st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jennie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jennie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛni/
Origin
English
Etymology
Jennie is often considered a diminutive of the name Jennifer, which itself is derived from the Cornish name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'white fairy'.
Meaning
fair and yielding
Language Evolution
Gwenhwyfar (Cornish), Jennifer (Old Breton), Jennie (English)
Historical Usage
Jennie gained popularity in the 19th century as a standalone name and became widely used in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Jennifer, Jenny, Jen
Modern Popularity & Image
Jennie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness. It remains a popular choice for girls.
Famous People
Jennie Kim, a member of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK, Jennie Garth, an American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jennie"
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 "Jennie"
"Jennie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2325th of 7545 | 198 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2903rd of 6773 | 125 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5200th of 7552 | 29 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6561st of 10718 | 33 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10966th of 16616 | 25 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 96th of 9107 | 51,383 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 205th of 9204 | 16,638 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 328th of 12526 | 13,963 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 352nd of 19264 | 11,156 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 483rd of 27321 | 7,836 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1600th of 35406 | 2,038 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2661st of 30306 | 788 |
Regional Popularity of "Jennie" 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 "Jennie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
8.76% 124th/1416 |
3.55% 49th/1379 |
6.76% 160th/2366 |
8.14% 93rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
15.85% 245th/1546 |
10.15% 158th/1556 |
9.52% 224th/2353 |
9.95% 154th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
16.39% 365th/2227 |
13.62% 331st/2430 |
10.80% 308th/2853 |
9.98% 277th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.61% 341st/2937 |
9.70% 338th/3483 |
10.83% 381st/3518 |
7.49% 303rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.52% 535th/3685 |
8.89% 398th/4475 |
10.17% 528th/5194 |
7.42% 469th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.57% 2317th/4582 |
25.76% 1330th/5164 |
25.19% 1842nd/7313 |
20.23% 1510th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
71.72% 3218th/4487 |
42.89% 2926th/6822 |
29.86% 1874th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jennie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jennie" 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.