Girls name · New Jersey
Jennifer in New Jersey
Jennifer was the 801st most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 9 babies named Jennifer that year. Since 1942, New Jersey families have named 47,579 babies Jennifer.
Popularity over time
Jennifer in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 | 452nd |
| 1954 | 78 | 132nd |
| 1966 | 604 | 16th |
| 1978 | 1,676 | 1st |
| 1989 | 910 | 7th |
| 2001 | 297 | 24th |
| 2013 | 56 | 148th |
| 2025 | 9 | 801st |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey fell from 452nd in 1942 to 801st in 2025.
The most babies named Jennifer in New Jersey in a single year was 2,400, in 1972. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1970.
Across the country, Jennifer reached its best rank of #1 in California (1970). See Jennifer in every state →
How popular is Jennifer in New Jersey?
Jennifer was the 801st most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 9 babies named Jennifer that year. Since 1942, New Jersey families have named 47,579 babies Jennifer.
How many babies are named Jennifer in New Jersey?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Jennifer in New Jersey. The most babies named Jennifer in New Jersey in a single year was 2,400, in 1972.
What is the rank of Jennifer in New Jersey?
Jennifer ranked 801st among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1970.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.