Genevieve Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Genevieve is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Genevieve?
Genevieve is spelled G-E-N-E-V-I-E-V-E. The name has 9 letters.
Genevieve at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Genevieve may derive from Germanic roots meaning “woman of the race” or “tribe woman.”
- Origin
- Genevieve is commonly associated with French origins and is often linked to the medieval saint, Saint Genevieve, who is considered the patron saint of…
- Pronunciation
- JEN-uh-veev · 3 syllables
Genevieve Popularity in 2025
Rank#148
Recorded Births1,981
- Girls usage rose 17 places to #148 and recorded 132 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Genevieve Mean?
Genevieve may derive from Germanic roots meaning “woman of the race” or “tribe woman.”
Origin: Genevieve is commonly associated with French origins and is often linked to the medieval saint, Saint Genevieve, who is considered the patron saint of Paris.
How Do You Pronounce Genevieve?
PronunciationJEN-uh-veev
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Genevieve?
- History
- The name Genevieve has appeared in historical texts related to early medieval France, particularly in connection with Saint Genevieve, whose cult emerged in the 5th century.
Genevieve Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,981 | #148 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,849 | #165 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,752 | #165 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,748 | #165 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,841 | #154 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,711 | #169 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,722 | #168 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,714 | #171 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,666 | #183 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,734 | #188 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,780 | #182 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,610 | #210 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,465 | #217 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,390 | #228 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,366 | #232 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,196 | #278 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,156 | #287 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,041 | #322 |
| 2007 | Girls | 963 | #345 |
| 2006 | Girls | 888 | #366 |
| 2005 | Girls | 795 | #394 |
| 2004 | Girls | 754 | #404 |
| 2003 | Girls | 787 | #385 |
When Was Genevieve Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Girls
3,304 recorded births
National rank #81
1920 · Girls
3,258 recorded births
National rank #86
1921 · Girls
3,235 recorded births
National rank #90
1917 · Girls
3,192 recorded births
National rank #77
Where Genevieve Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #38 | 11 |
| DC | #64 | 10 |
| HI | #69 | 10 |
| VT | #75 | 5 |
| IA | #82 | 35 |
| KS | #82 | 34 |
| MO | #85 | 63 |
| RI | #91 | 9 |