Holding steady.
Popularity of Genevra since 1882
Babies named Genevra per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Genevra's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 8 |
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Genevra has seen very limited use in the United States. It was first recorded in 1882, the earliest year in the Social Security Administration's data, but it has never reached the top 1000 and remains a rare choice. Its trajectory has been stable, with no significant peaks or declines. The name is not strongly associated with any particular state. While it may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with literary ties to the Arthurian legend, it has not entered mainstream usage. As a variant of Ginevra or Geneva, it offers a distinctive option that is easy to pronounce and spell.
Genevra may be an English respelling of the Italian name Ginevra, which is derived from the Arthurian legend name Guinevere, ultimately from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, composed of elements 'gwen' (white, blessed) and 'hwyfar' (smooth, soft). Alternatively, it could be a variant of Geneva, the name of the Swiss city, possibly from the Latin Genava, of uncertain origin. The name saw sporadic use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gen, Gena, Nev, Eva
Sibling names for Genevra
Names that share Genevra's style, for a brother or sister.
