Genavieve
Every Genavieve since 1984 — 848 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Genavieve
Genavieve is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,782 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 848 American babies have been named Genavieve. Its peak came in 2011, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Genavieve stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Genavieve year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,782 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,483 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,774 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,208 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,390 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,539 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,520 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,807 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,725 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,566 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,352 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,952 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,804 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,302 |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,322 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,136 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,820 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,887 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,810 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,750 |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,421 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,516 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,136 |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,755 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,251 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,552 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,885 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,637 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Genavieve in 2025?
Genavieve ranked #13,782 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Genavieve?
848 babies have been named Genavieve in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Genavieve most popular?
Genavieve peaked in 2011, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Genavieve a boy or girl name?
Genavieve is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Genavieve rising or falling?
Genavieve is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.