Gena
girl nameGena entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #420 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#420
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #667 |
| 1890s | #846 |
| 1900s | #1204 |
| 1910s | #1448 |
| 1920s | #1532 |
| 1930s | #1805 |
| 1940s | #1539 |
| 1950s | #941 |
| 1960s | #496 |
| 1970s | #553 |
| 1980s | #944 |
| 1990s | #2003 |
| 2000s | #4249 |
| 2010s | #9735 |
| 2020s | #12838 |
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Gena are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gena alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gena in 2025?
- Gena is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gena most popular?
- Gena peaked in 1968, reaching #420 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gena with classmates?
- Gena will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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