A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Genevieve since 1880
Babies named Genevieve per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,088 |
| 1890s | 2,904 |
| 1900s | 5,292 |
| 1910s | 22,830 |
| 1920s | 24,780 |
| 1930s | 9,690 |
| 1940s | 5,123 |
| 1950s | 3,174 |
| 1960s | 2,546 |
| 1970s | 3,634 |
| 1980s | 4,752 |
| 1990s | 4,567 |
| 2000s | 8,226 |
| 2010s | 15,643 |
| 2020s | 10,882 |
Meaning & origin
Genevieve is a classic name with deep historical roots, first recorded in the United States in 1880. After reaching its peak at rank 95 in 1915, it fell in popularity for much of the 20th century. However, it has been rising steadily since 1990, reflecting a broader revival of vintage names. In 2025, it sits at rank 148 with a 1-in-811 rate, and it is particularly well-liked in Alaska, Vermont, and the District of Columbia, where it appears among the top names of the 1910s enjoying a comeback. The name's connection to the patron saint of Paris gives it a timeless, elegant quality, and its versatility with nicknames like Ginny and Jenny adds to its appeal for modern parents.
Genevieve derives from the Old French name Genovéve, itself from the Late Latin Genovefa, which likely comes from a Germanic source meaning 'woman of the race' (from *kunją 'kin, family' and *wībą 'woman'). The name is traditionally associated with Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, who was born around 422 and is credited with saving the city from the Huns. It has been used in France and England since the Middle Ages, with a notable revival in the 19th century.
Where Genevieve is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Genevieve” around the world
Where Genevieve lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gen, Genna, Ginny, Jen, Jenny
Variants: Genoveva, Geneviève
Sibling names for Genevieve
Names that share Genevieve's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eloise, Cecilia, Vivian, Juliet, Margot, Adeline, Adrienne, Bernadine, Colette, Emerson, Eugenia, Geraldine, Gwendolyn, Jacqueline, Josephine, Lorraine, Lucille, Lucy, Naomi, Renee, Roxanne, Veronica, Yvonne, Antoinette, Antonette, Arlette, Berneice, Brigette, Chantal, Charisse, Claudette, Claudine, Collette, Corinne, Delphine, Elaina, Evette, Evonne, Francine, Jacquline, Lavonne, Leatrice, Magdalena, Margaux, Marguerite, Matilda, Maurine, Merrilee, Meryl, Millicent, Nicolette, Rosalyn, Rowena, Teressa, Ursula, Vienna, Vivien, Adriene, Arlena, Bernardine, Blondell, Cozette, Evelyne, Evelynne, Florene, Francene, Gearldine, Genelle, Georganna, Georgene, Georgetta, Georgianne, Gerrie, Gwendolynn, Harmonie, Hermione, Honora, Jacquelene, Jacquelyne, Jacquetta, Jeannetta, Jennine, Joceline, Julieanne, Julienne, Lavone, Lillianne, Linette, Madelene, Madelon, Madolyn, Marguerita, Mathilde, Mignon, Odette, Regenia, Rosamond, Roslynn, Sebrina, Seraphina, Sophronia, Vernelle, Vivianne, Winnifred, Annaleise, Annelyse, Antoniette, Ardean, Avanelle, Aynsley, Bernadene, Berneta, Bernette, Carolena, Charlaine, Charlise, Clotilda, Donnabelle, Dorethea, Earnesteen, Evony, Francoise, Geraldene, Geraldyne, Glorianna, Gwendelyn, Gwendolen, Gwenivere, Heloise, Isabeau, Jacqualyn, Janeane, Janeice, Jannine, Jeannene, Jolena, Jordanne, Julaine, Laurelle, Lazaria, Linnette, Lorelie, Lorrain, Lorrayne, Lorrine, Marcelene, Marcelyn, Marleah, Marney, Marquerite, Marvene, Meridian, Merilee, Michaeline, Nadyne, Noralee, Odile, Pascale, Priscillia, Roselind, Rosiland, Suzzette, Sydelle, Talulah, Vallery, Waleska, Willamina, Yennifer, Yevette, Yvonna, Yvonnie, Adaliz, Alliene, Amarilys, Annalisse, Araminta, Aribelle, Aubreyana, Avanell, Avonell, Bellamie, Bernardette, Bernestine, Blondine, Cimone, Clothilde, Coraleigh, Dalphine, Dominigue, Doraine, Elysabeth, Emelda, Ernestene, Eustolia, Evalyne, Evangelene, Eyvette, Eyvonne, Fanchon, Francella, Francenia, Galena, Genecis, Genella, Gennette, Genova, Glorianne, Grisel, Gwendalynn, Gwendola, Gyselle, Jacquelina, Jacquelynne, Jacquiline, Jenavie, Juliene, Laurine, Lucyle, Magdelena, Magdelyn, Margarie, Marguarite, Margueritte, Michaelene, Regine, Saraphina, Sigourney, Suzane, Wilhemenia, Yavonne, Yoland, Yuvonne, Alyscia, Bernedette, Jacqulyne, Sybilla, Adamarie, Alixandrea, Angeligue, Annick, Avilene, Bernese, Brenetta, Briggitte, Carolan, Davona, Dorianna, Elinora, Elisabella, Elmarie, Evalette, Evelean, Ezmerelda, Forrestine, Francile, Francyne, Genean, Hazelene, Helane, Hillarie, Isobelle, Ivanell, Jacqulene, Jeanita, Jenaveve, Jewelianna, Jezabelle, Jilliam, Julianah, Julliette, Justene, Jynesis, Ladonne, Lillionna, Liticia, Loreley, Lylith, Lynia, Marcellene, Margaruite, Michaline, Milady, Morganna, Nataline, Raymonda, Roselynne, Roslind, Vallarie, Vyctoria, Yoceline
Brothers: Sebastian, Julian, Theodore, Oliver, Felix, Gerard, Lawrence, Roderick, Roland, Walter, Aloysius, Alphonse, Antony, Armand, Bertrand, Cedric, Clovis, Fredric, Garrick, Germaine, Jacque, Jerome, Normand, Norris, Randolph, Sterling, Sylvester, Armond, Benedict, Christofer, Corwin, Etienne, Farris, Girard, Jerone, Mortimer, Raynard, Rodrick, Wendall, Alphonsus, Blase, Denys, Duval, Eustace, Garnell, Gergory, Jerard, Jerman, Jeromey, Kenric, Markham, Maxamillion, Phillipe, Pius, Athens, Austine, Bernerd, Cederick, Devereaux, Emmerich, Fontaine, Jaques, Laurier, Lebaron, Marnell, Ormand, Prescott, Renald, Timothee, Boniface, Aloysuis, Cederic, Daimien, Daschel, Deidrick, Deitrick, Dionis, Dominie, Geral, Geron, Gresham, Jonaven, Legrande, Lenville, Peregrin, Romuald, Sinjin, Zedric
Names like Genevieve
Names whose popularity has moved with Genevieve's over the last 50 years.
