girl's name
Genny
JEN-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,339
Genny is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2013 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 1971, when 47 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1925.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Genny Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 109 |
| 1950s | 220 |
| 1960s | 236 |
| 1970s | 277 |
| 1980s | 275 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Genny?
In 2013, Genny 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.
Where Genny 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 Genny
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Genny Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Genny over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Genny
- English JEN-ee /ˈdʒɛni/
Sibling Names for Genny
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Genny — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Genny
How popular is the name Genny?
In 2013, Genny 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 Genny a girl's or a boy's name?
Genny is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Genny?
Genny has 2 syllables.
When was Genny most popular?
Genny peaked in 1971, when 47 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.