Genevra
girl nameGenevra entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #908 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#908
peak (1882)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #908 |
| 1900s | #1320 |
| 1910s | #2875 |
| 1920s | #3397 |
| 1930s | #3990 |
| 1940s | #4280 |
| 1950s | #6086 |
| 1960s | #5810 |
| 1970s | #7882 |
| 1980s | #9110 |
| 1990s | #13147 |
| 2000s | #16099 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Genevra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Genevra alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Genevra in 2025?
- Genevra is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Genevra most popular?
- Genevra peaked in 1882, reaching #908 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Genevra with classmates?
- Genevra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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