How Many People Are Named Genevive?

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

Genevive
Very Rare
French

Genevive is a rare French name that means 'woman of the people', making it both elegant and relatable. Only 484 people in the US today carry this name, which equates to just 1 in 682,260 Americans. The majority of those named Genevive are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~484
Living in US
1 in 682,260
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Woman of the people
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Elegant Strong Compassionate Traditional
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 traditionally represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,410
Worldwide Bearers
#63,823
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
3,539
🇨🇦 Canada
1,637
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,197
🇺🇸 United States
964
🇬🇭 Ghana
618
🇫🇷 France
425
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
190
🇰🇪 Kenya
150
🇮🇳 India
95
🇿🇦 South Africa
89

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
484 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 74
267
Would be under 30 (25%)
84
Would be 30–60 (8%)
718
Would be over 60 (67%)

All 1,069 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: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
23
International
96

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

📜 Genevive Through the Generations

Genevive has been a name that's seen its peak and now shows a declining trend. In 1923, it reached its highest point with 35 births, but since then, it's become increasingly uncommon. Today, most Genevives are over 60, with only 267 under 30, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This name's journey through the decades highlights its unique place in American naming history, blending elegance with a touch of nostalgia.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 18
Illinois 10
Texas 6
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Genevive

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Genevive's French roots

📄 About the Name Genevive

How Many People Have the Name Genevive?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 484 people in the United States currently share the name Genevive. That works out to roughly 1 in every 682,260 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Genevive a Common or Rare Name?

Genevive 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 Genevive Mean?

Genevive means "woman of the people" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Genevive Most Popular?

The name Genevive reached peak popularity in 1923, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Genevive?

Approximately 484 people named Genevive live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,069. That works out to roughly 1 in 682,260 Americans.

Is Genevive a rare name?

Genevive is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 682,260 Americans has this name.

What does the name Genevive mean?

Genevive means "woman of the people" and comes from French origins.

Is Genevive more male or female?

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

When was Genevive most popular?

Genevive peaked in 1923 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US484
All-Time Births1,069
1 in X1 in 682,260
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age74
Peak Year1923
World Rank#63,823
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.