Genevieve
boy nameGenevieve entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2271 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2271
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3051 |
| 1920s | #3308 |
| 1930s | #3594 |
| 1940s | #3109 |
| 1980s | #6234 |
| 2010s | #10744 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Genevieve are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Genevieve alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Genevieve in 2025?
- Genevieve is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Genevieve most popular?
- Genevieve peaked in 1914, reaching #2271 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Genevieve with classmates?
- Genevieve will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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