Jenny

Meaning of Jenny

Jenny is a short form of Jennifer, which means "fair one" or "white wave."

Jenny has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jenny

After ranking as high as #354 in 2002, Jenny has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jenny

• Jennifer Lopez
  Singer, actress, and dancer
• Jennifer Aniston
  Emmy-winning actress and producer
• Jennifer Lawrence
  Academy Award-winning actress
• Jennifer Garner
  Actress and film producer
• Jennifer Hudson
  Singer and Academy Award-winning actress

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Questions about the name Jenny

What does the name Jenny mean?

Jenny means jenny is a short form of jennifer, which means "fair one" or "white wave.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jenny a boy's or a girl's name?

Jenny is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jenny?

Jenny did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jenny most popular?

Jenny peaked at #354 in 2002.