Jennifer is a distinctive choice, ranked #483 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jennifer in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#483
US Rank #547
About the Name Jennifer
Jennifer is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 53 places over five years. Its high point was #54 in 1996, and it now sits at #483. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 9 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Jennifer is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #547 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jennifer
Unlikely. With around 83 UK babies named Jennifer per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jennifer in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jennifer has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 53 places in the last five years. Its peak was #54 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Jennifer is more popular in the UK (#483) than in the US (#547). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Jennifer include: Jennifer Pritzker — Jennifer Natalya Pritzker is an American investor, philanthropist, and member of the Pritzker family.; Jennifer Thanisch — Jennifer Thanisch is an English former child actress, most active during the 1970s.; Jennifer Flavin — Jennifer Lee Flavin Stallone is an American businesswoman and former model..
Jennifer ranks #547 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
83
UK babies named Jennifer (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 53 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jennifer
Likely around 1 other Jennifer in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Jennifer
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jennifer Natalya Pritzker is an American investor, philanthropist, and member of the Pritzker family. Pritzker retired as a lieutenant colonel from the Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) in 2001, and was later made an honorary Illinois colonel.
Jennifer Landon is an American actress known for her role as Teeter on the Paramount Network series Yellowstone. She is also known for her role as Gwen Norbeck Munson in the CBS soap opera As the World Turns.