Girl · #4,218 in 2026

Genive

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

Current Rank

#4,218

Peak Rank

#3,618 (1914)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1933

Last Year

1914

Peak Year

#3618

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Genive

The earliest SSA record of Genive as a baby girl name dates back to 1914, when 5 babies received it. 1914 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Genive — #3,618 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Genives. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1933 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 20 Genives have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Genive

Phonetically similar names — useful when Genive 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 Genive

What does the name Genive mean?

Genive is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Genive in 2026?

In 2026, Genive ranks #4,218 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Genive most popular?

Genive reached its peak popularity in 1914, ranking #3,618 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Genive a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Genive?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Genive include Alvilde, Arbelia, Arbelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Genive

Genive is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Genive's peak popularity came in 1914 when it ranked #3,618. Use the chart and map above to compare Genive'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.