Genevieve
Genevieve is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Tribe woman or woman of the race.
Origin and history
Genevieve is a feminine name derived from French, originally rooted in Germanic elements associated with family or race and womanhood. Historically famous due to Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, the name has long been established in English-speaking regions. In the United States, it has experienced a strong revival in recent decades, consistently ranking among the top 200 feminine names.
Popularity in the United States
125,131 babies in the United States have been named Genevieve since 1880. It ranks #318 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #158.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.2 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- PA (8.7 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- MI (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,088 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,904 |
| 1900-1910 | 5,292 |
| 1910-1920 | 22,830 |
| 1920-1930 | 24,780 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,690 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,123 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,174 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,546 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,634 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,752 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,567 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,226 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,643 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,882 |
Famous people named Genevieve
- Genevieve Padalecki: Actress
- Genevieve Angelson: Actress
- Genevieve Gorder: Interior Designer, Television Host
Nicknames
Gen, Genna, Jenny, Vivi, Evie
Fun facts
- Saint Genevieve is credited with leading Paris in prayer to divert Attila the Hun from attacking the city in 451 AD.
- While widely anglicized as 'JEN-uh-veev', the name retains its French pronunciation 'zhuhn-VYEV' in francophone cultures.