Jenny Name Origin
/JEN-ee/-
American (Western) 40%
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British (Western) 35%
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Australian (Western) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Jenny
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
Derived as a diminutive of Jennifer, which originates from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one'. It became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Jenny each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).