Genette
girl nameGenette entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #2447 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#2447
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3295 |
| 1920s | #3464 |
| 1930s | #3346 |
| 1940s | #2902 |
| 1950s | #3541 |
| 1960s | #4270 |
| 1970s | #5702 |
| 1980s | #8133 |
| 2010s | #15686 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Genette are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Genette alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Genette in 2025?
- Genette is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Genette most popular?
- Genette peaked in 1943, reaching #2447 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Genette with classmates?
- Genette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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