Genevive
Every Genevive since 1892 — 1,077 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Genevive
Genevive is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,267 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 1,077 American babies have been named Genevive. Its peak came in 1923, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Genevive stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Genevive year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,267 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,997 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,711 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,641 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,443 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,192 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,146 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,248 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,657 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,616 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,342 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,646 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,214 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,417 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,505 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,612 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,501 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,539 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,335 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,991 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,623 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,598 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,578 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,364 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,910 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,425 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,575 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,797 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,034 |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,140 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,972 |
| 1925 | 29 | #1,548 |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,773 |
| 1915 | 26 | #1,421 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,593 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,040 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Genevive
- Geneviève Bujold Actor · b. 1942
- Geneviève Grad Actor · b. 1944
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Genevive in 2025?
Genevive ranked #11,267 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Genevive?
1,077 babies have been named Genevive in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Genevive most popular?
Genevive peaked in 1923, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Genevive a boy or girl name?
Genevive is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Genevive rising or falling?
Genevive is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Genevive?
Well-known people named Genevive include Geneviève Bujold (actor), Geneviève Grad (actor).