Girl · #17,634 in 2026

Geneveive

Name: Popularity of the name Geneveive in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Geneveive, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#17,634

Peak Rank

#1,867 (1916)

Total Babies

250

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1910

First Year

2007

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#1867

Peak Rank

250

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Geneveive

Geneveive first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1910, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 18 Geneveives were born — ranking #1,867 that year. As of 2026, Geneveive ranks #17,634 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 250 Geneveives have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Geneveive

Phonetically similar names — useful when Geneveive is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Genevive
Genevieve
Genoveva
Genevese
Genovese
Genitive
Genevie
Genova
Genesee
Geneseo

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Geneveive

What does the name Geneveive mean?

Geneveive is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1910. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Geneveive in 2026?

In 2026, Geneveive ranks #17,634 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Geneveive most popular?

Geneveive reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #1,867 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Geneveive a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Geneveive is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Geneveive?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Geneveive include Margretta, Clytie, Malissia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Geneveive

Geneveive is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 250 births in the dataset. Geneveive's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #1,867. Use the chart and map above to compare Geneveive's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.