Geneva
girl name#1652 in 2025Geneva entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #106 in 1920, ranks #1652 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1652
rank today
#106
peak (1920)
125
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #249 |
| 1890s | #209 |
| 1900s | #153 |
| 1910s | #115 |
| 1920s | #115 |
| 1930s | #150 |
| 1940s | #222 |
| 1950s | #353 |
| 1960s | #534 |
| 1970s | #642 |
| 1980s | #752 |
| 1990s | #977 |
| 2000s | #1348 |
| 2010s | #1363 |
| 2020s | #1548 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Geneva has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 29,000 people named Geneva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Geneva alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Geneva in 2025?
- Geneva ranks #1652 among US girl names in 2025, with 125 babies given the name.
- When was the name Geneva most popular?
- Geneva peaked in 1920, reaching #106 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Geneva with classmates?
- Geneva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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