Jenna Wu

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jenna Wu — English
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jenna Wu 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 Wu: Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong. 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: Wu

Vietnamese

Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong.

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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 Wu

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 Wu:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Wu?
The surname Wu originates from Vietnamese. Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong.
What are the origins of the name Jenna Wu?
The name Jenna Wu combines two different traditions: the first name Jenna has English roots, while the surname Wu originates from Vietnamese.
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