girl's name
Genivieve
JEN-uh-veev (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 40
Genivieve is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2018 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 1917, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Genivieve Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Genivieve?
In 2018, Genivieve 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 Genivieve
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Genivieve Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Genivieve over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Genivieve
- English JEN-uh-veev
Sibling Names for Genivieve
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Genivieve — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Genivieve
How popular is the name Genivieve?
In 2018, Genivieve 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 Genivieve a girl's or a boy's name?
Genivieve is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Genivieve?
Genivieve has 3 syllables.
When was Genivieve most popular?
Genivieve peaked in 1917, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.