Holding steady.
Popularity of Genoa since 1906
Babies named Genoa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Genoa's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 34 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Genoa is a rare place name with a peak in usage during 1906, when it recorded its first appearance in U.S. baby name data. Since then, it has remained a stable but obscure choice, never ranking among top names. The name's Italian origin ties it to the historic port city of Genoa, reflecting a turn-of-the-century fashion for borrowing European place names. As a girl's name, Genoa has persisted in low numbers but lacks the trajectory of more popular geographic names like Vienna or Savannah. Its scarcity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, yet melodious, option unrelated to any famous bearer or strong trend.
Genoa is a place name taken from the Italian city Genova, the capital of Liguria. Its use as a given name in the United States dates to the early 20th century, likely inspired by the city or by surnames derived from the place. The name saw a brief appearance in the 1900s but has remained a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gen, Jen, Noni
Variants: Genova
Sibling names for Genoa
Names that share Genoa's style, for a brother or sister.
