Girls name · North Carolina
Jennifer in North Carolina
Jennifer was the 565th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 19 babies named Jennifer that year. Since 1938, North Carolina families have named 33,556 babies Jennifer.
Popularity over time
Jennifer in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 5 | 540th |
| 1954 | 113 | 94th |
| 1966 | 425 | 17th |
| 1978 | 1,324 | 1st |
| 1989 | 566 | 10th |
| 2001 | 275 | 32nd |
| 2013 | 39 | 249th |
| 2025 | 19 | 565th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 540th in 1938 to 565th in 2025.
The most babies named Jennifer in North Carolina in a single year was 1,448, in 1982. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1972.
Across the country, Jennifer reached its best rank of #1 in California (1970). See Jennifer in every state →
How popular is Jennifer in North Carolina?
Jennifer was the 565th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 19 babies named Jennifer that year. Since 1938, North Carolina families have named 33,556 babies Jennifer.
How many babies are named Jennifer in North Carolina?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Jennifer in North Carolina. The most babies named Jennifer in North Carolina in a single year was 1,448, in 1982.
What is the rank of Jennifer in North Carolina?
Jennifer ranked 565th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1972.
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.