How Many People Are Named Genet?

Complete statistics for the name Genet: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Genet
Very Rare
Arabic

Genet means 'jewel' in Arabic, making it a precious choice for parents. Only 35 people named Genet live in the US today, which means 1 in 9,470,787 Americans share this rare name. It peaked in popularity back in 1921 with 7 births.

~649
Living in US
1 in 510,708
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Jewel
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Precious Dignified Refined
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

67,385
Worldwide Bearers
#14,333
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
63,344
🇺🇸 United States
1,589
🇭🇹 Haiti
367
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇸🇪 Sweden
205
🇨🇦 Canada
144
🇵🇭 Philippines
139
🇮🇱 Israel
136
🇲🇼 Malawi
127
🇬🇧 England
110

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
35 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
27
Would be 30–60 (61%)
17
Would be over 60 (39%)

All 44 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
40
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Genet Through the Generations

Genet has been a stable presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring way back in 1921 when 7 babies were given this name. Today, there are only 35 people named Genet living in the country, indicating a very rare name that's not likely to see a resurgence anytime soon. The average age of those named Genet is 59, suggesting that most people bearing this name are middle-aged or older, with 61% falling between the ages of 30 and 60, and 39% being over 60.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Genet's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Genet

How Many People Have the Name Genet?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 649 people in the United States currently share the name Genet. That works out to roughly 1 in every 510,708 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Genet a Common or Rare Name?

Genet is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Genet Mean?

Genet means "jewel" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Genet in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Genet Most Popular?

The name Genet reached peak popularity in 1921, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Genet?

Approximately 649 people named Genet live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 649. That works out to roughly 1 in 510,708 Americans.

Is Genet a rare name?

Genet is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 510,708 Americans has this name.

What does the name Genet mean?

Genet means "jewel" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Genet more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Genet are male and 100% are female.

When was Genet most popular?

Genet peaked in 1921 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US649
All-Time Births649
1 in X1 in 510,708
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1921
World Rank#14,333
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.