Geniva
girl nameGeniva entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2954 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2954
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4023 |
| 1920s | #3905 |
| 1930s | #3740 |
| 1940s | #4383 |
| 1970s | #9750 |
| 1980s | #11073 |
| 1990s | #12534 |
| 2000s | #17636 |
| 2020s | #15293 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Geniva are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Geniva alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Geniva in 2025?
- Geniva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Geniva most popular?
- Geniva peaked in 1928, reaching #2954 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Geniva with classmates?
- Geniva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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