girl's name
Genovefa
GEH-noh-veh-fah
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 190
Genovefa is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1942 it was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #878. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Genovefa is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in France in 1931, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1924.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Genovefa Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1920s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 110 |
| 1940s | 15 |
How Popular Is Genovefa?
In 1942, Genovefa was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #878 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Genovefa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Genovefa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Genovefa
- Pronunciation GEH-noh-veh-fah
Sibling Names for Genovefa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Genovefa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Genovefa
Is Genovefa a girl's or a boy's name?
Genovefa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Genovefa?
Genovefa has 4 syllables.
When was Genovefa most popular?
Genovefa peaked in 1931, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.