Holding steady.
Popularity of Genelle since 1904
Babies named Genelle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1981, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Genelle's real moment was 1923.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 83 |
| 1920s | 188 |
| 1930s | 167 |
| 1940s | 156 |
| 1950s | 161 |
| 1960s | 192 |
| 1970s | 205 |
| 1980s | 220 |
| 1990s | 150 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Genelle is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1904. It reached its highest usage in 1923, but even then it did not enter the top 1,000 most popular names. The name is a variant of Jenelle or Janelle, formed from Gene plus the feminine suffix -elle. Its trajectory has been stable at very low usage, with no significant revival. Genelle carries a gentle, vintage feel, fitting for parents seeking an uncommon name with a classic root.
Genelle is likely a modern English coinage, formed as a feminine elaboration of Gene, a short form of Eugene. Eugene derives from the Greek name Eugenios, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'. The name emerged in the early 20th century, reflecting a fashion for feminine names ending in -elle. Its usage has remained rare, with a small peak in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gen, Genny, Nell, Nellie
Sibling names for Genelle
Names that share Genelle's style, for a brother or sister.
