Holding steady.
Popularity of Geneveive since 1910
Babies named Geneveive per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Geneveive's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 106 |
| 1920s | 94 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Geneveive is a rare English variant of the classic name Genevieve. First recorded in the United States in 1910, it saw its highest usage that same year, but never achieved widespread popularity. The name has a stable trajectory, indicating minimal variation in its infrequent use over the decades. Although it did not rank among the top names, its similarity to Genevieve (which has seen periodic revivals) gives it a familiar yet distinctive sound. The absence of top states suggests its use has been scattered across the country, with no particular regional concentration. As a spelling alternative, Geneveive offers a unique choice for parents seeking a traditional name with a twist.
Geneveive is a variant spelling of the French name Genevieve, which is derived from the medieval name Genovefa. The etymology of Genovefa is uncertain; it may come from a Germanic word meaning 'tribe, race' or the Celtic element 'geno' meaning 'people' combined with 'wefa' meaning 'woman'. Alternatively, it could derive from a Welsh name meaning 'white wave'. The name Genevieve was popularized by the 5th-century Saint Genevieve, patron saint of Paris, and this variant spelling appears in English records from the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gen, Vivi
Variants: Genevieve, Geneviève
Sibling names for Geneveive
Names that share Geneveive's style, for a brother or sister.
