Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Geena since 1956
Babies named Geena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 158 |
| 1990s | 966 |
| 2000s | 346 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Geena first entered U.S. birth records in 1956, a modern respelling of Gina that enjoyed a modest surge in the 1990s. Its peak came in 1994, a year that likely reflects the influence of actress Geena Davis, who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s. Since that peak, the name has steadily declined in use, a trajectory shared by many similar sounding names of its era. While it has never cracked the top 1000, its brief moment in the spotlight gave it a distinct 1990s character. The name remains a rare but recognizable choice, with no strong association with any particular U.S. state.
Geena is a modern respelling of the name Gina, itself a short form of Georgina (feminine of George) or Regina. The variant gained visibility in the late 20th century, particularly due to the actress Geena Davis. It remains primarily a modern English coinage without deep historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gigi, G
Sibling names for Geena
Names that share Geena's style, for a brother or sister.
