Holding steady.
Popularity of Geni since 1947
Babies named Geni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 90 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Geni is a rare and informal name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1947. It has never been a common choice, failing to rank in the top 1000 names in any year. Its peak year of usage was 1959, but even then it remained very rare. The trajectory of Geni's use has been stable, meaning its already low frequency has not changed drastically over time. Because the name never reached a significant number of births, there are no top states associated with it. Geni likely functions as a nickname or short form for longer names like Genevieve or Eugenia, or as a variant of Jenny. Its simplicity and familiar sound give it a friendly, approachable quality, but its rarity means it is unlikely to be encountered frequently.
Geni first appeared in U.S. records in 1947, likely as a diminutive or respelling of popular names like Genevieve or Eugenia, or as a variant of Jenny. It saw modest use in the mid-20th century but has never been common, with a small number of births scattered across decades.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Geni
Names that share Geni's style, for a brother or sister.
