How Many People Are Named Genny?
Complete statistics for the name Genny: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Genny, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,127 people in the US, making up 1 in 292,878 Americans. The majority of those named Genny are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader and visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 1,300 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: 1971Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Genny Through the Generations
Genny has seen its peak popularity in 1971 with 47 births, but since then, it has maintained a stable presence in the naming landscape. Today, there are 1,127 people named Genny living in the US, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. Interestingly, 42% of those named Genny are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Genny's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Genny
How Many People Have the Name Genny?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,127 people in the United States currently share the name Genny. That works out to roughly 1 in every 292,878 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Genny a Common or Rare Name?
Genny 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 Genny Mean?
Genny means "creative variant of Jenny" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Genny in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Genny Most Popular?
The name Genny reached peak popularity in 1971, with 47 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 Genny?
Approximately 1,127 people named Genny live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,300. That works out to roughly 1 in 292,878 Americans.
Is Genny a rare name?
Genny is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 292,878 Americans has this name.
What does the name Genny mean?
Genny means "creative variant of Jenny" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Genny more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Genny are male and 100% are female.
When was Genny most popular?
Genny peaked in 1971 with 47 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.