Genevie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Genevie is a name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements meaning 'woman of the family'. It has evolved from the Old French Geneviève and is associated with Saint Geneviève, who contributed to its popularity in the Middle Ages. The name carries traits of elegance and sophistication, with no direct biblical relevance.

The name Genevie is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Genevie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Genevie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1534th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1939th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4852nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6745th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6031st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5784th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4411th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Genevie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Genevie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛnəvi/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

The name Genevie is derived from the Old French name Geneviève, which is believed to have originated from the Germanic elements 'gen' meaning 'race' or 'family' and 'wefa' meaning 'woman' or 'wife'.

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Meaning

woman of the family

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Language Evolution

Geneviève (Old French), Geneviève (French), Genevie (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in France due to the veneration of Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris.

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Variants & Derivatives

Geneviève, Genie, Genny

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Genevie is viewed as a unique and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and classic beauty.

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Famous People

Geneviève de Gaulle Anthonioz, a French Resistance member during World War II, Geneviève Bujold, a Canadian actress

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Genevie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Genevie"

"Genevie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1534th of 9107 483
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1939th of 9204 332
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4852nd of 12526 125
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 6745th of 19264 105
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6031st of 27321 212
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 5784th of 35406 340
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 4411th of 30306 384

Regional Popularity of "Genevie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Genevie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
85.03%
1204th/1416
77.81%
1073rd/1379
88.93%
2104th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 95.76%
1490th/1556
100.00%
2353rd/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 100.00%
3518th/3518
-
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 62.07%
3224th/5194
49.42%
3122nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 58.73%
4295th/7313
31.76%
2370th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 55.16%
3763rd/6822
33.46%
2100th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Genevie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Genevie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.