Genevieve

Rank 165th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Genevieve was 165th most popular baby name for girls and 397th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,737 babies were named Genevieve in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,934 babies in the United States were named Genevieve. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Genevieve is around 20 to 28 years old.

The name "Genevieve" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Genevieve include Gen, Genny, Eve and Evie.

Genevieve Meaning & Origin

Genevieve is a classic French name meaning "tribe woman," often associated with strength, wisdom, and grace.

The name Genevieve is described as elegant, imaginative and sophisticated.

Pronunciation

Genevieve is pronounced jeh-nuh-veev in English. The name Genevieve has 9 letters and 3, 4 or 5 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Genevieve

  • The name Genevieve is shared by an esteemed patron saint of Paris, Saint Genevieve, who is known for defending the city against Attila the Hun and his army according to legend.

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Geography

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