Genevive
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,292 in 1896
8 babies were named Genevive in the US in 2025. It has climbed 173 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Genevive you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Genevive, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Genevive would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGenevive first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1896, when it ranked #1,292. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGenevive has climbed 173 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Genevive
Genevive is a girl name of French and German origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ive”. US birth records list Genevive for girls from 1892 to 2025, in 92 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1896, when it ranked #1,292 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 6.6 | 151,229 girls |
| 1900s | 8.9 | 111,732 girls |
| 1910s | 19 | 51,626 girls |
| 1920s | 19 | 51,361 girls |
| 1930s | 12 | 81,433 girls |
| 1940s | 5.1 | 196,464 girls |
| 1950s | 2.4 | 414,938 girls |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 555,556 girls |
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,123,596 girls |
| 1980s | 1.8 | 564,972 girls |
| 1990s | 3.2 | 315,457 girls |
| 2000s | 7.9 | 126,103 girls |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 274,725 girls |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 243,902 girls |
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Questions about the name Genevive
What is the origin of the name Genevive?
Genevive has French, German roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Genevive a boy or girl name?
Genevive is a girl name.
How popular is the name Genevive?
Genevive ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1896 (#1,292).