Jennifer is a feminine given name of Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, which means "fair and smooth." The name Jennifer has been popular throughout history, with notable figures such as Queen Elizabeth I, who had a lady-in-waiting named Jennifer. In more recent times, the name Jennifer became extremely popular in the United States during the 1970s, reaching its peak popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Today, it remains a widely recognized and beloved name around the world.
The statistics provided show the annual birth count of the name Jennifer over a span of several years in the United States. Starting with five births each in 1973 and 1975, there was a noticeable increase to seven births in 1979. The popularity of the name continued to grow in the following years, reaching eight births both in 1982 and 1983. However, there was a slight decline to five births in 1986.
Overall, over these six years, Jennifer was given to a total of 38 newborns in the United States. This data provides insight into how the name's popularity fluctuated during this period, with noticeable peaks and valleys throughout the decade.