Jennings
Meaning
“English surname, patronymic 'son of Jenkin', ultimately from John”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Jennings peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Jennings
People given the name Jennings in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 2025. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Jennings deep dive
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