Genell
girl nameGenell entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1237 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1237
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2923 |
| 1920s | #2037 |
| 1930s | #1487 |
| 1940s | #1900 |
| 1950s | #2314 |
| 1960s | #3127 |
| 1970s | #4594 |
| 1980s | #8022 |
| 1990s | #11080 |
| 2010s | #13398 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Genell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Genell alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Genell in 2025?
- Genell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Genell most popular?
- Genell peaked in 1932, reaching #1237 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Genell with classmates?
- Genell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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