Girl · #12,576 in 2026

Genieve

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

Current Rank

#12,576

Peak Rank

#1,571 (1915)

Total Babies

536

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1900

First Year

2008

Last Year

1915

Peak Year

#1571

Peak Rank

536

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Genieve

Genieve first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1900, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 22 Genieves were born — ranking #1,571 that year. As of 2026, Genieve ranks #12,576 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 536 Genieves have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Genieve

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Genieve

What does the name Genieve mean?

Genieve is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1900. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Genieve in 2026?

In 2026, Genieve ranks #12,576 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Genieve most popular?

Genieve reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,571 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Genieve most popular?

Genieve has historically been most popular in Indiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Genieve.

Is Genieve a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Genieve?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Genieve include Philomene, Bert, Lockie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Genieve

Genieve is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 536 births in the dataset. Genieve's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,571. Use the chart and map above to compare Genieve'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.