Jenn
About Jenn
Jenn is primarily a feminine name that originated as a shortened form of Jennifer, which derives from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair spirit.' Jenn became popular as a standalone name in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward shorter, more casual names. It peaked in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s when Jennifer was one of the most common girls' names in the United States. Jenn offers a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining the essence of its longer form. While its usage has declined since its peak, it remains recognized and appreciated for its simplicity and connection to the beloved classic Jennifer.
Pronounced JEN.
As of October 2026, Jenn ranked #16230 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #8789 in 1972.
Jenn on lists
Famous Jenns
- Jennifer Ann "Jenn" McAllister
American YouTube personality
- Jennifer "Jenn" Suhr
American Olympic pole vaulter
- Jenn Grant
Canadian singer,songwriter
- Jennifer Lynette "Jenn" Sterger
American model and TV personality
- Jennifer Lynne "Jenn" Brown
American sportscaster and TV personality
- Jennifer "Jenn" Proske
Canadian,American actress
- Jennifer Christiana "Jenn" Bostic
American country singer,songwriter
- Jennifer Lynn "Jenn" Wasner
American musician of band Wye Oak
- Jenn Ghetto aka S
American singer,songwriter, formerly of band Carissa's Wierd
- Jennifer "Jenn" Wakefield
Canadian ice hockey player
- Jennifer "Jenn" Forgie
Canadian actress
- Jenn Gotzon
American actress
- Jenn Cuneta aka J.Cee
Filipino pop singer
- Jenn Grinels
American actress
- Jenn Ashworth
English novelist
- Jennifer "Jenn" Lyon
American actress
- Jenn Elizabeth Murray
Northern Irish actress
- Jenn Lindsay
American folk singer,songwriter
- Jenn Bennett
American novelist
- Jennifer "Jenn" Forbes
Australian singer,songwriter
- Jennifer "Jenn" Korbee
American singer and contestant on TV's "American Idol"
- Jennifer "Jenn" Robertson
Canadian actress/comedienne
- Jennifer Jeanine "Jenn" Shaw
American film director
- Jenn Im
Korean,American YouTube personality
- Jennifer "Jenn" Colella
American actress