Jenna Woods

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jenna Woods — English
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jenna Woods is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jenna is a feminine given name of English origin. Jenna is a female given name. In the English-speaking world it is a variation of Jenny, which is itself a diminutive of Jane, Janet, Jennifer and is often used as a name in its own right. Jenna Andrews (born 1985 or 1986), Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer Jenna Arnold (born 1981), American activist and businesswoman Jenna Bass (born 1986), South African film director Jenna Boyd (born 1993), American actress Jenna Buglioni (born 2002), Canadian ice hockey player Jenna Busch (born 1973), American entertainment journalist Jenna Bush (born 1981), daughter of George W. The surname Woods: Woods is a common surname of English, Scottish and Irish origin. People with this surname include: Aaron Woods (born 1991), Australian rugby league footballer Aaron Woods (politician) (1950–2025), American politician Aaron Woods (gridiron football) (born 1986), American and Canadian football player Abraham Woods, American civil rights leader Adam Woods (born 2001), Swedish singer Al Woods (American football) (born 1987), American football player Albert Woods (1816–1904), English officer of arms at the College of Arms in London Albert Woods (footballer), English footballer Albert H. Jenna is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 47K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jenna reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jenna

English

Jenna is a female given name. In the English-speaking world it is a variation of Jenny, which is itself a diminutive of Jane, Janet, Jennifer and is often used as a name in its own right. Jenna Andrews (born 1985 or 1986), Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer Jenna Arnold (born 1981), American activist and businesswoman Jenna Bass (born 1986), South African film director Jenna Boyd (born 1993), American actress Jenna Buglioni (born 2002), Canadian ice hockey player Jenna Busch (born 1973), American entertainment journalist Jenna Bush (born 1981), daughter of George W.

Surname: Woods

Irish

Woods is a common surname of English, Scottish and Irish origin. People with this surname include: Aaron Woods (born 1991), Australian rugby league footballer Aaron Woods (politician) (1950–2025), American politician Aaron Woods (gridiron football) (born 1986), American and Canadian football player Abraham Woods, American civil rights leader Adam Woods (born 2001), Swedish singer Al Woods (American football) (born 1987), American football player Albert Woods (1816–1904), English officer of arms at the College of Arms in London Albert Woods (footballer), English footballer Albert H.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jenna is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jenna by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jenna Woods

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jenna Woods:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jenna?
The first name Jenna originates from English. Jenna is a female given name. In the English-speaking world it is a variation of Jenny, which is itself a diminutive of Jane, Janet, Jennifer and is often used as a name in its own right. Jenna Andrews (born 1985 or 1986), Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer Jenna Arnold (born 1981), American activist and businesswoman Jenna Bass (born 1986), South African film director Jenna Boyd (born 1993), American actress Jenna Buglioni (born 2002), Canadian ice hockey player Jenna Busch (born 1973), American entertainment journalist Jenna Bush (born 1981), daughter of George W.
When was Jenna most popular?
The name Jenna reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Woods?
The surname Woods originates from Irish. Woods is a common surname of English, Scottish and Irish origin. People with this surname include: Aaron Woods (born 1991), Australian rugby league footballer Aaron Woods (politician) (1950–2025), American politician Aaron Woods (gridiron football) (born 1986), American and Canadian football player Abraham Woods, American civil rights leader Adam Woods (born 2001), Swedish singer Al Woods (American football) (born 1987), American football player Albert Woods (1816–1904), English officer of arms at the College of Arms in London Albert Woods (footballer), English footballer Albert H.
What are the origins of the name Jenna Woods?
The name Jenna Woods combines two different traditions: the first name Jenna has English roots, while the surname Woods originates from Irish.
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