How Many People Are Named Gennie?

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

Gennie
Very Rare
Italian

Gennie is a very rare female name, with only 1,114 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 296,359 Americans. The majority of those named Gennie are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~1,114
Living in US
1 in 296,359
Americans
1928
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ginevra
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Reserved Thoughtful
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,114
Worldwide Bearers
#101,679
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
15
🇿🇦 South Africa
14
🇨🇳 China
11
🇮🇱 Israel
10
🇲🇾 Malaysia
9
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
8
🇫🇷 France
7
🇲🇽 Mexico
7
🇳🇬 Nigeria
6
🇮🇳 India
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
31 (3%)
♀ Female
1,083 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 87
17
Would be under 30 (1%)
406
Would be 30–60 (15%)
2,317
Would be over 60 (85%)

All 2,740 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: 1928

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
5

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

📜 Gennie Through the Generations

Gennie has been a steady presence in American naming trends since the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1928 with 55 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 85% of those named Gennie being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that has remained stable through the decades, cherished by a select few across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 231
Mississippi 173
Alabama 167
North Carolina 93
South Carolina 52
Texas 27
Arkansas 13
Louisiana 11
Tennessee 10

✨ Similar Names to Gennie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gennie's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Gennie

How Many People Have the Name Gennie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,114 people in the United States currently share the name Gennie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 296,359 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gennie a Common or Rare Name?

Gennie 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 Gennie Mean?

Gennie means "creative variant of Ginevra" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gennie in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Gennie Most Popular?

The name Gennie reached peak popularity in 1928, with 55 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 Gennie?

Approximately 1,114 people named Gennie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,740. That works out to roughly 1 in 296,359 Americans.

Is Gennie a rare name?

Gennie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 296,359 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gennie mean?

Gennie means "creative variant of Ginevra" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Gennie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Gennie are male and 97% are female.

When was Gennie most popular?

Gennie peaked in 1928 with 55 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 US1,114
All-Time Births2,740
1 in X1 in 296,359
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age87
Peak Year1928
World Rank#101,679
Male %3%
Female %97%

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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.