Holding steady.
Popularity of Genevia since 1895
Babies named Genevia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Genevia's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 38 |
| 1910s | 198 |
| 1920s | 321 |
| 1930s | 253 |
| 1940s | 189 |
| 1950s | 186 |
| 1960s | 92 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Genevia is a rare, melodic name that saw its highest usage in the early 20th century, peaking in 1913. In that peak year, fewer than 5 births were recorded, and it has never broken into national rankings. The name's first recorded use dates to 1895, and it has remained exceptionally uncommon, with no notable revival. Its origins are uncertain, possibly a creative elaboration of similar-sounding names. Its stable trajectory suggests steady but minimal use, primarily in the United States.
Genevia likely arose as a modern elaboration or variant of names like Geneva (the city name) or Genevieve, or as a feminine form of Eugene (from Greek 'eugenes' meaning 'well-born'). Its use peaked in the early 20th century, particularly around 1913, but it has always been rare. The name reflects the fashion for melodic, feminized -ia endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gen, Genny, Via, Eve
Sibling names for Genevia
Names that share Genevia's style, for a brother or sister.
