boy's name
Gennady
gih-NAH-dee (Russian)
- Origin Russian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 88
Gennady is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 8 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.
- Gennady is a name of Russian origin.
- Peaked in 2018, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2015.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gennady Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 18 |
How Popular Is Gennady?
In 2022, Gennady was given to 8 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.
Where Gennady Is Used
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 Gennady
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gennady Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gennady over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gennady
- Russian gih-NAH-dee
Sibling Names for Gennady
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gennady — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gennady
How popular is the name Gennady?
In 2022, Gennady was given to 8 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 Gennady a girl's or a boy's name?
Gennady is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gennady?
Gennady has 3 syllables.
When was Gennady most popular?
Gennady peaked in 2018, when 22 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.