Genavieve
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,303 in 2011
6 babies were named Genavieve in the US in 2025. It has dropped 7,721 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1984–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Genavieve you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Genavieve, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Genavieve would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGenavieve first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2011, when it ranked #3,303. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGenavieve was 3.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 90,909 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- TrendGenavieve has slipped 7,721 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Genavieve
Genavieve is a girl name of French and German origin. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-eve”. US birth records list Genavieve for girls from 1984 to 2025, in 39 of those 42 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #3,303 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.3 | 428,571 girls |
| 1990s | 5.0 | 198,807 girls |
| 2000s | 19 | 51,467 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 61,425 girls |
| 2020s | 9.0 | 110,906 girls |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Genavieve
What is the origin of the name Genavieve?
Genavieve has French, German roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Genavieve a boy or girl name?
Genavieve is a girl name.
How popular is the name Genavieve?
Genavieve ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#3,303).