Genevieve
5 countries#148 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Genevieve was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
125,282 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #148 · peaked in 1918 with 3,313 births
Most common in: New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,327 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2012 with 125 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,177 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #476 · peaked in 2012 with 117 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
131 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #359 · peaked in 2025 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
19 births recorded 2007–2024 · peaked in 2012 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
7 births recorded 2010–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Genevieve’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #366 | — |
| 2007 | #345 | ↑21 |
| 2008 | #322 | ↑23 |
| 2009 | #287 | ↑35 |
| 2010 | #278 | ↑9 |
| 2011 | #232 | ↑46 |
| 2012 | #228 | ↑4 |
| 2013 | #217 | ↑11 |
| 2014 | #210 | ↑7 |
| 2015 | #182 | ↑28 |
| 2016 | #188 | ↓6 |
| 2017 | #183 | ↑5 |
| 2018 | #171 | ↑12 |
| 2019 | #168 | ↑3 |
| 2020 | #169 | ↓1 |
| 2021 | #154 | ↑15 |
| 2022 | #165 | ↓11 |
| 2023 | #165 | — |
| 2024 | #165 | — |
| 2025 | #148 | ↑17 |
Frequently asked questions about Genevieve
Is Genevieve a popular name?
Yes — Genevieve currently ranks #148 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Genevieve more common for boys or girls?
Genevieve is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Genevieve most popular?
Genevieve peaked in 1918 in United States, with 3,313 recorded births that year.
Is Genevieve rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Genevieve’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #201 in 1880 to #148 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Genevieve?
At least 127,616 babies have been recorded with the name Genevieve across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Genevieve popular in more than one country?
Yes — Genevieve appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Genevieve?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Genevieve include Aubrey, Evangeline, Kehlani, June.
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