How old is someone named Jenifer?
The average Jenifer is 45 years old.
Half of all living Jenifers are between 35 and 54.
When was Jenifer popular?
Parents have been choosing Jenifer less often since its peak in 1974; 15 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 39 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 399 | 240 |
| 1950s | 1,344 | 1,100 |
| 1960s | 3,496 | 3,100 |
| 1970s | 8,169 | 7,700 |
| 1980s | 5,670 | 5,500 |
| 1990s | 3,061 | 3,000 |
| 2000s | 2,828 | 2,800 |
| 2010s | 467 | 460 |
| 2020s | 100 | 100 |
How many Jenifers are still alive?
About 24,000 Jenifers are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 26,000 babies named Jenifer since 1933.
Nearly every Jenifer ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jenifer?
About two in five living Jenifers are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 10%
- Gen X 43%
- Millennial 29%
- Gen Z 17%
- Gen Alpha 1%
Is Jenifer an old name?
Somewhat. Jenifer is older than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Jenifer a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Jenifers are women.
Names the same age as Jenifer
NAME TWIN
Jenifer's name twin is Melisa. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Melisa's age curve is the closest match to Jenifer's: 90% alike.
Other spellings: Jennifer (46)
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Questions about the name Jenifer
How old is the average Jenifer?
The average Jenifer in the US is 45 years old. The median is 47, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jenifer?
About 24,000 Jenifers are alive in the US today, out of roughly 26,000 babies given the name since 1933.
When was the name Jenifer most popular?
In 1974, when about 920 baby girls were named Jenifer.
Is Jenifer a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 43% of living Jenifers, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this