Jennifer is a popular given name of American origin, derived from the Welsh name Guinevere. It means 'fair and smooth' or 'white wave.' Jennifer gained significant popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, becoming one of the most common female names in the United States during that time.
"Jennifer's popularity as a baby name peaked in the late 1970s with consistently high numbers of births each year from 1975 to 1978. Although there was a slight dip in the early 1980s, it rebounded strongly in 1986."