Genevieve
Every Genevieve since 1880 — 125,282 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Genevieve
Genevieve is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #148 in 2025 with 1,981 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 125,282 American babies have been named Genevieve. Its peak came in 1918, when 3,313 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Genevieve stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Genevieve year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,981 | #148 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,849 | #165 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1,752 | #165 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,748 | #165 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,841 | #154 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,711 | #169 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,722 | #168 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,714 | #171 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,666 | #183 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,734 | #188 | 6 | #11,183 |
| 2015 | 1,780 | #182 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,610 | #210 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,465 | #218 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,390 | #228 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,366 | #232 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,196 | #278 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,156 | #287 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,041 | #324 | — | — |
| 2007 | 963 | #345 | — | — |
| 2006 | 888 | #366 | — | — |
| 2005 | 795 | #395 | — | — |
| 2004 | 754 | #404 | — | — |
| 2003 | 787 | #385 | — | — |
| 2002 | 737 | #397 | — | — |
| 2001 | 582 | #478 | — | — |
| 2000 | 523 | #510 | — | — |
| 1995 | 462 | #524 | — | — |
| 1990 | 501 | #486 | — | — |
| 1985 | 508 | #433 | — | — |
| 1980 | 510 | #424 | — | — |
| 1975 | 334 | #526 | — | — |
| 1970 | 308 | #578 | — | — |
| 1965 | 238 | #635 | — | — |
| 1960 | 274 | #602 | — | — |
| 1955 | 300 | #530 | — | — |
| 1950 | 387 | #406 | — | — |
| 1945 | 443 | #323 | — | — |
| 1940 | 616 | #254 | — | — |
| 1935 | 893 | #196 | — | — |
| 1930 | 1,497 | #143 | 6 | #3,744 |
| 1925 | 2,404 | #113 | 9 | #3,009 |
| 1920 | 3,258 | #86 | 8 | #3,321 |
| 1915 | 2,928 | #76 | — | — |
| 1910 | 908 | #98 | — | — |
| 1905 | 508 | #125 | — | — |
| 1900 | 420 | #142 | — | — |
| 1895 | 313 | #143 | — | — |
| 1890 | 217 | #163 | — | — |
| 1885 | 87 | #204 | — | — |
| 1880 | 59 | #202 | — | — |
Famous people named Genevieve
- Genevieve Religious figure · 423–502
- Genevieve Tobin Actor · 1899–1995
- Genevieve Cortese Actor · b. 1981
- Genevieve Nnaji Actor · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Genevieve in 2025?
Genevieve ranked #148 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,981 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Genevieve?
125,282 babies have been named Genevieve in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Genevieve most popular?
Genevieve peaked in 1918, when 3,313 newborns received the name.
Is Genevieve a boy or girl name?
Genevieve is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Genevieve rising or falling?
Genevieve is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Genevieve?
Well-known people named Genevieve include Genevieve (religious figure), Genevieve Tobin (actor), Genevieve Cortese (actor).