Genovieve
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #13,147 in 1991
0 babies were named Genovieve in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryGenovieve first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1991, when it reached #13,147.
About the name Genovieve
Genovieve 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 Genovieve for girls only in 1991, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #13,147 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1991, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:French namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.7 | 370,370 girls |
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Questions about the name Genovieve
What is the origin of the name Genovieve?
Genovieve has French, German roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Genovieve a boy or girl name?
Genovieve is a girl name.
How popular is the name Genovieve?
Genovieve is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1991. It peaked at #13,147 in 1991.