Little John or son of John
Jennings originated as a medieval English patronymic surname. It combines the name Jen (a diminutive of John) with the Middle English diminutive suffix -ing, effectively meaning 'little John' or 'kin of John'.
Less common today
Jennings isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,772 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Three-time Democratic presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan
US Senator known as the 'Father of the 26th Amendment'
Country music pioneer and outlaw country legend
