Geneva
boy nameGeneva entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1981 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1981
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2466 |
| 1920s | #2703 |
| 1930s | #2786 |
| 1940s | #3051 |
| 1960s | #3837 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Geneva are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Geneva alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Geneva most popular?
- Geneva peaked in 1926, reaching #1981 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Geneva with classmates?
- Geneva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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