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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Genevive — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Genevieve|Genghis
FrenchGirl→ Stable

Genevive

jen-uh-VEEV · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15984 in 2023

Peak: #8706 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15984 in 2023

Peak: #8706 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #15984 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
FrenchLatin RootClassicRomanticReligious3-syllableVintageSaint NameGirlDistinctiveElegant
Character
protective of communitysteadfast spiritual conviction
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Genevives

elegantintelligentgracefulversatilesophisticated
STRONG
High confidence

Genevive is a French girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Genevive at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'Genovefa', likely derived from 'genu' (knee) and 'faba' (bean), or possibly from Germanic roots meaning 'woman of the race.' Associated with Saint Genevieve, patroness of Paris.
Language root:Latin · French
Peak rank:#8706 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
GuinevereGenevaGenevraGwendolynGenevieve
Similar Style
JosephineMargotBeatriceVivienneEvangeline
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Genevive
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Genevive · Overview
Summary

Genevive is a French girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Romantic · Religious character
Genevive carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
genevive.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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