Genevieve Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Genevieve is a French name with roots in Old German, meaning 'woman of the family'. It evolved from 'Genovefa' to its current form. The name is linked to Saint Genevieve, enhancing its historical significance. It is currently viewed as a sophisticated name, with various popular variants and derivatives.
The name Genevieve is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Genevieve has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Genevieve' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3484th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4278th out of 6773 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21740th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 100th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 207th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 504th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 553rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 503rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 372nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 173rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Genevieve' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Genevieve"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛnəviːv/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Genevieve is derived from the Old German name 'Genovefa', which is believed to be composed of the elements 'gen' meaning 'kin' or 'family', and 'wefa' meaning 'woman'.
Meaning
woman of the family
Language Evolution
Genovefa, Geneviève
Historical Usage
The name became popular in France during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris.
Variants & Derivatives
Geneviève, Genny, Gen, Neva
Modern Popularity & Image
Genevieve is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and charm. Its popularity has seen a resurgence in recent years.
Famous People
Genevieve Bujold, Genevieve Nnaji, Genevieve Cortese
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Genevieve"
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 "Genevieve"
"Genevieve" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3484th of 7545 | 88 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4278th of 6773 | 45 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13420th of 16616 | 12 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21740th of 23106 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 100th of 9107 | 49,153 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 207th of 9204 | 16,398 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 504th of 12526 | 6,354 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 553rd of 19264 | 5,255 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 503rd of 27321 | 7,405 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 372nd of 35406 | 13,578 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 173rd of 30306 | 20,564 |
Regional Popularity of "Genevieve" 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 "Genevieve" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
4.52% 64th/1416 |
4.93% 68th/1379 |
8.62% 204th/2366 |
7.53% 86th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
11.00% 170th/1546 |
9.25% 144th/1556 |
13.47% 317th/2353 |
12.54% 194th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
23.89% 532nd/2227 |
15.68% 381st/2430 |
22.92% 654th/2853 |
15.21% 422nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
20.74% 609th/2937 |
14.81% 516th/3483 |
21.66% 762nd/3518 |
9.77% 395th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.55% 536th/3685 |
9.77% 437th/4475 |
12.57% 653rd/5194 |
6.71% 424th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.16% 328th/4582 |
6.02% 311th/5164 |
6.86% 502nd/7313 |
4.54% 339th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
3.46% 138th/3984 |
3.79% 170th/4487 |
3.34% 228th/6822 |
2.57% 161st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Genevieve"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Genevieve" 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.