Jenna

Meaning: Possibly white phantom
Origin: Welsh — Cornish short form of Jennifer

Girl's name · #679 in the US (2025) · 90s wave

Popularity over time

Jenna reached its best rank, #45, in 2001 and ranked #679 in 2025.

In a single year its births jumped from about 1,200 in 1983 to 5,900 in 1984 — the year after Priscilla Presley took over the role of Jenna Wade on Dallas.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 34 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#197 in France (2025) · #334 in N. Ireland (2025) · #420 in Netherlands (2025) · #496 in Canada (2025) · #499 in Belgium (2025) · #501 in Sweden (2025) · #632 in Scotland (2025) · #750 in Switzerland (2025) · #885 in Ireland (2025) · #1,133 in England & Wales (2025) · #1,171 in Italy (2024) · #2,704 in Austria (2025) and 4 more.

Famous Jennas

Jenna Ortega — American actress (born 2002)
Jenna Coleman — British actress (born 1986)
Jenna Fischer — American actress (born 1974)
Jenna Dewan — American actress and dancer (born 1980)
Jenna Elfman — American actress (born 1971)
Jenna Ushkowitz — American actress and singer (born 1986)

In stories & tradition

Jenna Wade — Dallas (TV series)
Jenna Marshall — Pretty Little Liars (novel series)
Jenna Hamilton — Awkward (TV series)

What Jennas become

Among 450 notable people named Jenna:

Sports figures appear 2.41× more often than among typical names — e.g. Jenna Prandini, American sprinter (born 1992).

Similar names: Jenny · Gabrielle · Jhene · Kenna · Jordan · Michaela

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