Geneva
Meaningfrom Geneva · French
- US rank
- #1,652
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #106 in 1920
125 babies were named Geneva in the US in 2025. It has dropped 220 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Geneva you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 12,853 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Geneva, 125 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Geneva would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGeneva has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Genevas, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1920, when it ranked #106. Today it's #1,652, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGeneva has slipped 220 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,652. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedGeneva is most popular in Wisconsin, where it ranks #612, followed by Colorado (#789) and Indiana (#815). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn French, Geneva means “from Geneva”. Our records link it to French and German roots.
About the name Geneva
Geneva is a girl name of French and German origin meaning “from Geneva”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-eva”. US birth records list Geneva for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #106 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,652, with 125 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 482 | 2,073 girls |
| 1890s | 741 | 1,350 girls |
| 1900s | 1,303 | 768 girls |
| 1910s | 1,816 | 551 girls |
| 1920s | 1,943 | 515 girls |
| 1930s | 1,340 | 746 girls |
| 1940s | 676 | 1,480 girls |
| 1950s | 325 | 3,080 girls |
| 1960s | 182 | 5,491 girls |
| 1970s | 163 | 6,144 girls |
| 1980s | 136 | 7,336 girls |
| 1990s | 109 | 9,133 girls |
| 2000s | 87 | 11,522 girls |
| 2010s | 98 | 10,227 girls |
| 2020s | 85 | 11,795 girls |
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Questions about the name Geneva
What does the name Geneva mean?
Geneva means “from Geneva” in French.
What is the origin of the name Geneva?
Geneva has French, German roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Geneva a boy or girl name?
Geneva is a girl name.
How popular is the name Geneva?
Geneva ranked #1,652 for US girls in 2025, given to 125 babies. Its best year was 1920 (#106).