Gennie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Gennie is an English name that originated from the Germanic elements associated with the name Genevieve, meaning 'fair one'. It evolved through historical forms such as Genevieve and Geni. The name is characterized by its friendly and approachable traits, and it has no biblical relevance. Gennie gained popularity in the 20th century and is seen as a vintage yet modern name with a warm connotation.

The name Gennie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Gennie has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Gennie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3325th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3563rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5657th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1144th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1277th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1990th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3877th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7139th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 26403rd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Gennie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gennie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛni/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Gennie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Genevieve, which has roots in the Old French name 'Geneviève'. The name Geneviève itself is derived from the Germanic elements 'gen' meaning 'race' or 'family', and 'veva' meaning 'woman'.

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Meaning

fair one

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Language Evolution

Genevieve, Geni, Gennie

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Historical Usage

Gennie gained popularity in the 20th century as a diminutive or nickname for Genevieve. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Gen, Geni, Genevieve

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Modern Popularity & Image

Gennie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness. It has a vintage charm that appeals to many parents today.

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Famous People

Gennie M. McGowan, notable American artist, Gennie C. White, influential educator

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gennie"

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 "Gennie"

"Gennie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 3325th of 7545 99
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3563rd of 6773 79
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 5657th of 7552 21
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1144th of 9107 760
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1277th of 9204 643
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1990th of 12526 572
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3877th of 19264 257
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 7139th of 27321 165
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 26403rd of 35406 17

Regional Popularity of "Gennie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 84.53%
2000th/2366
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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 "Gennie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 32.38%
766th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 35.02%
824th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 48.12%
1373rd/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 100.00%
3518th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Gennie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Gennie" 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.