girl's name
Genever
JEN-uh-ver (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 240
Genever is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1944 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1924, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Genever Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 86 |
| 1920s | 110 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Genever?
In 1944, Genever was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Genever
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Genever Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Genever over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Genever
- English JEN-uh-ver
Sibling Names for Genever
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Genever — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Genever
How popular is the name Genever?
In 1944, Genever was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Genever a girl's or a boy's name?
Genever is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Genever?
Genever has 3 syllables.
When was Genever most popular?
Genever peaked in 1924, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.