Genna
A variant of Jenna with the spelling possibly influenced by Gina or Gianna.
Every Genna since 1934 — 3,032 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Genna
Genna is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1934, 3,032 American babies have been named Genna. Its peak came in 1986, when 144 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Genna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Genna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,110 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,999 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,163 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,570 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,553 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,392 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,808 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,968 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,353 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,825 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,205 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,562 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,963 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,614 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,781 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,045 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,803 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,441 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,863 |
| 2005 | 68 | #2,536 |
| 2004 | 62 | #2,660 |
| 2003 | 76 | #2,248 |
| 2002 | 92 | #1,922 |
| 2001 | 79 | #2,106 |
| 2000 | 84 | #1,992 |
| 1995 | 80 | #1,790 |
| 1990 | 97 | #1,571 |
| 1985 | 105 | #1,280 |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,359 |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,529 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,169 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,976 |
| 1960 | 24 | #2,463 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,458 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Genna mean?
A variant of Jenna with the spelling possibly influenced by Gina or Gianna.
How popular is the name Genna in 2025?
Genna did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Genna?
3,032 babies have been named Genna in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Genna most popular?
Genna peaked in 1986, when 144 newborns received the name.
Is Genna a boy or girl name?
Genna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Genna rising or falling?
Genna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.