Jennifer
Meaning: Fair one, white phantom, white wave
Origin: Cornish/Welsh
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #3
Total births: 27,000
History: Jennifer dominated the 1970s-80s in Australia, mirroring the global trend. Jennifer Hawkins won Miss Universe and became one of Australia's most recognizable faces. The name represents the era when Australian popular culture went global — from Neighbours to world domination.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2003) | #88 |
| Babies named Jennifer in 2003 | 88 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 27,000 |
| Peak year | 1956 (1,418 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1952–2003 (52 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 5 spots |
Frequently asked about Jennifer
What does the name Jennifer mean?
Jennifer means “Fair one, white phantom, white wave” from Cornish/Welsh roots.
What is the origin of the name Jennifer?
Jennifer has Cornish/Welsh origin. The traditional meaning is “Fair one, white phantom, white wave”.
How popular is Jennifer in Australia?
Jennifer ranked #88 in Australia in 2003 — given to 88 babies that year.
When was Jennifer most popular?
Jennifer peaked in 1956 with 1,418 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jennifer a boy or girl name?
Jennifer is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Jennifers in registered births are female.
How long has Jennifer been recorded in Australia?
Jennifer appears in birth records in Australia across 52 years — from 1952 through 2003.