Genevieve Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Genevieve has been a consistently popular name in France for centuries and remains a classic choice.

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A Deep Dive

Genevieve Overview

Meaning

Woman of the race, tribe, woman of the family

Gender

Girl

Origin

French, Germanic

Etymology

Originated from the medieval name Genovefa, of Germanic or Celtic origin

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛn.ə.viːv/

Popularity

Genevieve is cherished in France, Canada, and the United States. In 2023, Genevieve ranked #172 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Traditional, Long

Associated Traits

Sophisticated, creative, gentle

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Linked to Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, known for her piety and dedication.

Name Day

January 3 (France)
A Deep Dive

Genevieve Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Geneviève, Genoveva, Geneva, Geneveve, Genaveve

Common Nicknames

Genny, Vivi, Vie, Jenna, Geeves

Diminutives

Gen, Viv, Ginny, Gina, Gevie

Famous People

  • Genevieve Bujold
    (Canadian Actress)
  • Genevieve Cortese
    (American Actress)
  • Genevieve Gorder
    (American Interior Designer)
  • Genevieve Nnaji
    (Nigerian Actress)
  • Genevieve O'Reilly
    (Irish Actress)
  • Genevieve de Gaulle-Anthonioz
    (French Resistance Fighter)
  • Genevieve Page
    (French Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Genevieve Atkinson
    ("The Young and the Restless," TV Series)
  • "Genevieve"
    (Film)
  • Genevieve Delatour
    ("Devious Maids," TV Series)
  • Genevieve
    ("Genevieve's Gift," Children's Book)
  • Genevieve
    ("The Princess Diaries," Novel)

Places

  • Ste. Genevieve
    (Missouri, United States)
  • Genevieve Lake
    (Alberta, Canada)
  • Genevieve Township
    (Minnesota, United States)
  • Genevieve Bay
    (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
  • Ste. Genevieve County
    (Missouri, United States)

What Is the Meaning of Genevieve?

Genevieve means “woman of the race” or “tribe woman.” This name often hints at a personality full of grace and strength, suggesting a nurturing and resilient nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Genevieve?

Genevieve originated from the Germanic elements “kuni” meaning “kin” or “family” and “wefa” meaning “woman.” It was popularized by Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, who lived in the 5th century.

Genevieve Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Genevieve in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1552021#1652022#1662023
Top 3 Rankings#761914#761915#761916

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Genevieve

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023166
(-1 from 2022)
1734
(-11 from 2022)
0.09913
2022165
(-10 from 2021)
1745
(-92 from 2021)
0.09732
2021155
(+14 from 2020)
1837
(+131 from 2020)
0.10254
2020169
(-1 from 2019)
1706
(-15 from 2019)
0.09651
2019168
(+3 from 2018)
1721
(+10 from 2018)
0.09379
2018171
(+12 from 2017)
1711
(+45 from 2017)
0.09201
2017183
(+5 from 2016)
1666
(-67 from 2016)
0.08819
2016188
(-6 from 2015)
1733
(-45 from 2015)
0.08952
2015182
(+28 from 2014)
1778
(+169 from 2014)
0.09114
2014210
(+7 from 2013)
1609
(+144 from 2013)
0.08225
2013217
(+11 from 2012)
1465
(+75 from 2012)
0.07600
2012228
(+4 from 2011)
1390
(+25 from 2011)
0.07167
2011232
(+46 from 2010)
1365
(+169 from 2010)
0.07044
2010278
(+10 from 2009)
1196
(+43 from 2009)
0.06100
2009288
(+34 from 2008)
1153
(+112 from 2008)
0.05694
2008322
(+22 from 2007)
1041
(+78 from 2007)
0.04998
2007344
(+22 from 2006)
963
(+75 from 2006)
0.04550
2006366
(+28 from 2005)
888
(+93 from 2005)
0.04248
2005394
(+10 from 2004)
795
(+41 from 2004)
0.03917
2004404
(-19 from 2003)
754
(-33 from 2003)
0.03737
2003385
(+12 from 2002)
787
(+50 from 2002)
0.03922
2002397
(+81 from 2001)
737
(+155 from 2001)
0.03732
2001478
(+32 from 2000)
582
(+59 from 2000)
0.02938
2000510
(-3 from 1999)
523
(+12 from 1999)
0.02621
1999507
(+27 from 1998)
511
(+40 from 1998)
0.02625
1998534
(+21 from 1997)
471
(+51 from 1997)
0.02430
1997555
(-41 from 1996)
420
(-40 from 1996)
0.02200
1996514
(+9 from 1995)
460
(-2 from 1995)
0.02399
1995523
(+33 from 1994)
462
(+30 from 1994)
0.02404
1994556
(-7 from 1993)
432
No change from 1993
0.02216
1993549
(-27 from 1992)
432
(-24 from 1992)
0.02191
1992522
(+33 from 1991)
456
(+35 from 1991)
0.02275
1991555
(-70 from 1990)
421
(-80 from 1990)
0.02070
1990485
(+71 from 1989)
501
(+98 from 1989)
0.02439
1989556
(-57 from 1988)
403
(-46 from 1988)
0.02023
1988499
(-4 from 1987)
449
(+10 from 1987)
0.02335
1987495
(-14 from 1986)
439
(-7 from 1986)
0.02342
1986481
(-48 from 1985)
446
(-62 from 1985)
0.02417
1985433
(+4 from 1984)
508
(+29 from 1984)
0.02751
1984437
(-1 from 1983)
479
(-4 from 1983)
0.02656
1983436
(-15 from 1982)
483
(-44 from 1982)
0.02699
1982421
(+4 from 1981)
527
(+20 from 1981)
0.02905
1981425
(-1 from 1980)
507
(-3 from 1980)
0.02835
1980424
(+14 from 1979)
510
(+41 from 1979)
0.02864
1979438
(-2 from 1978)
469
(+11 from 1978)
0.02722
1978436
(+43 from 1977)
458
(+59 from 1977)
0.02786
1977479
(-8 from 1976)
399
(-1 from 1976)
0.02426
1976471
(+54 from 1975)
400
(+66 from 1975)
0.02545
1975525
(+6 from 1974)
334
(+18 from 1974)
0.02140
1974531
(+26 from 1973)
316
(+21 from 1973)
0.02018
1973557
(-36 from 1972)
295
(-32 from 1972)
0.01898
1972521
(+26 from 1971)
327
(-2 from 1971)
0.02028
1971547
(+30 from 1970)
329
(+21 from 1970)
0.01877
1970577
(+44 from 1969)
308
(+51 from 1969)
0.01681
1969621
(+70 from 1968)
257
(+61 from 1968)
0.01458
1968691
(-6 from 1967)
196
(-4 from 1967)
0.01146
1967685
(-33 from 1966)
200
(-19 from 1966)
0.01165
1966652
(-17 from 1965)
219
(-19 from 1965)
0.01247
1965635
(-35 from 1964)
238
(-38 from 1964)
0.01302
1964600
(-21 from 1963)
276
(-14 from 1963)
0.01410
1963579
(+21 from 1962)
290
(+13 from 1962)
0.01459
1962600
(-47 from 1961)
277
(-42 from 1961)
0.01367
1961553
(+47 from 1960)
319
(+45 from 1960)
0.01536
1960600
(+25 from 1959)
274
(+20 from 1959)
0.01317
1959625
(-80 from 1958)
254
(-60 from 1958)
0.01222
1958545
(-24 from 1957)
314
(-24 from 1957)
0.01520
1957521
(+45 from 1956)
338
(+62 from 1956)
0.01611
1956566
(-36 from 1955)
276
(-24 from 1955)
0.01340
1955530
(-11 from 1954)
300
(+5 from 1954)
0.01496
1954519
(-36 from 1953)
295
(-24 from 1953)
0.01482
1953483
(-23 from 1952)
319
(-18 from 1952)
0.01653
1952460
(-17 from 1951)
337
(-17 from 1951)
0.01772
1951443
(-37 from 1950)
354
(-33 from 1950)
0.01916
1950406
(-19 from 1949)
387
(-27 from 1949)
0.02201
1949387
(-11 from 1948)
414
(-29 from 1948)
0.02358
1948376
(+20 from 1947)
443
(+32 from 1947)
0.02542
1947396
(-51 from 1946)
411
(-65 from 1946)
0.02261
1946345
(-22 from 1945)
476
(+33 from 1945)
0.02951
1945323
(-21 from 1944)
443
(-47 from 1944)
0.03291
1944302
(-19 from 1943)
490
(-113 from 1943)
0.03586
1943283
(-6 from 1942)
603
(-6 from 1942)
0.04201
1942277
(-20 from 1941)
609
(-9 from 1941)
0.04380
1941257
(-3 from 1940)
618
(+2 from 1940)
0.04960
1940254
(-4 from 1939)
616
(-8 from 1939)
0.05214
1939250
(-11 from 1938)
624
(-62 from 1938)
0.05502
1938239
(-5 from 1937)
686
(-6 from 1937)
0.06010
1937234
(-20 from 1936)
692
(-75 from 1936)
0.06280
1936214
(-19 from 1935)
767
(-126 from 1935)
0.07118
1935195
(-12 from 1934)
893
(-76 from 1934)
0.08217
1934183
(-11 from 1933)
969
(-86 from 1933)
0.08953
1933172
(-5 from 1932)
1055
(-93 from 1932)
0.10086
1932167
(-22 from 1931)
1148
(-211 from 1931)
0.10377
1931145
(-2 from 1930)
1359
(-138 from 1930)
0.12313
1930143
(-1 from 1929)
1497
(-86 from 1929)
0.12834
1929142
(-8 from 1928)
1583
(-163 from 1928)
0.13675
1928134
(-8 from 1927)
1746
(-286 from 1927)
0.14604
1927126
(+2 from 1926)
2032
(+1 from 1926)
0.16434
1926128
(-15 from 1925)
2031
(-373 from 1925)
0.16510
1925113
(-6 from 1924)
2404
(-321 from 1924)
0.19033
1924107
(-10 from 1923)
2725
(-144 from 1923)
0.21032
192397
(+1 from 1922)
2869
(-28 from 1922)
0.22907
192298
(-8 from 1921)
2897
(-338 from 1921)
0.23221
192190
(-4 from 1920)
3235
(-23 from 1920)
0.25279
192086
(+2 from 1919)
3258
(+103 from 1919)
0.26189
191988
(-7 from 1918)
3155
(-149 from 1918)
0.26859
191881
(-4 from 1917)
3304
(+112 from 1917)
0.27479
191777
(-1 from 1916)
3192
(+129 from 1916)
0.28406
191676
No change from 1915
3063
(+135 from 1915)
0.28212
191576
No change from 1914
2928
(+674 from 1914)
0.28598
191476
(+8 from 1913)
2254
(+570 from 1913)
0.28294
191384
(+8 from 1912)
1684
(+331 from 1912)
0.25713
191292
(+1 from 1911)
1353
(+364 from 1911)
0.23061
191193
(+5 from 1910)
989
(+81 from 1910)
0.22385
191098
(+1 from 1909)
908
(+123 from 1909)
0.21643
190999
(+9 from 1908)
785
(+131 from 1908)
0.21326
1908108
(-5 from 1907)
654
(-24 from 1907)
0.18447
1907103
(+7 from 1906)
678
(+117 from 1906)
0.20093
1906110
(+15 from 1905)
561
(+53 from 1905)
0.17899
1905125
(-1 from 1904)
508
(+27 from 1904)
0.16394
1904124
(+6 from 1903)
481
(+54 from 1903)
0.16448
1903130
(+7 from 1902)
427
(+17 from 1902)
0.15349
1902137
(-1 from 1901)
410
(+42 from 1901)
0.14626
1901136
(+6 from 1900)
368
(-52 from 1900)
0.14475
1900142
(-10 from 1899)
420
(+64 from 1899)
0.13218
1899132
No change from 1898
356
(-35 from 1898)
0.14384
1898132
(-2 from 1897)
391
(+20 from 1897)
0.14262
1897130
(+23 from 1896)
371
(+66 from 1896)
0.14943
1896153
(-10 from 1895)
305
(-8 from 1895)
0.12104
1895143
(+15 from 1894)
313
(+42 from 1894)
0.12667
1894158
(+3 from 1893)
271
(+28 from 1893)
0.11484
1893161
(+3 from 1892)
243
(+7 from 1892)
0.10789
1892164
(+5 from 1891)
236
(+35 from 1891)
0.10493
1891169
(-6 from 1890)
201
(-16 from 1890)
0.10226
1890163
(-8 from 1889)
217
(+16 from 1889)
0.10761
1889155
(+24 from 1888)
201
(+47 from 1888)
0.10623
1888179
(-15 from 1887)
154
(+5 from 1887)
0.08129
1887164
(+4 from 1886)
149
(+13 from 1886)
0.09587
1886168
(+36 from 1885)
136
(+49 from 1885)
0.08846
1885204
(-6 from 1884)
87
(-2 from 1884)
0.06129
1884198
(-12 from 1883)
89
(+8 from 1883)
0.06469
1883186
No change from 1882
81
(+7 from 1882)
0.06747
1882186
(+10 from 1881)
74
(+16 from 1881)
0.06396
1881196
(+5 from 1880)
58
(-1 from 1880)
0.05867
1880201
First SSA data recorded
59
First SSA data recorded
0.06045

American States Popularity Rankings for Genevieve

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1872021#1872022#1812023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1512021#1692022#1742023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1772021#1832022#1512023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1102021#1132022#1332023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1072021#1202022#1142023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2022021#2872022#2462023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1402021#1482022#1932023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2052021#1972022#2382023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1362021#1182022#1462023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1072021#1212022#1292023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1252021#1422022#1472023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1432021#1292022#1102023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1872021#2082022#2032023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1622021#1632022#1202023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1362021#1892022#1642023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1512021#1432022#1882023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1022021#1402022#1122023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1362021#1172022#1512023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1462021#1242022#1252023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1242021#1532022#982023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1302021#1482022#1322023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2122020#1792021#2462022

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1522021#1822022#1682023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1792021#1782022#2282023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#742021#992022#1502023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2242021#1542022#1382023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2292021#1242022#1382023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2462020#1822021#2402023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2462021#2442022#3362023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1622021#1792022#1462023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3202021#2252022#1932023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2652021#2752022#2142023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1922021#2342022#1682023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#672020#1512021#1342023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1702021#1822022#1882023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1792021#2092022#1082023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2162021#492022#1522023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4062021#1642022#2242023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1112021#2492022#2062023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1712020#2132021#2132022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3702021#6122022#3552023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#922021#832022#1152023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2481998#2632011#1312018

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1082021#1302022#1922023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1202020#1612022#1362023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1382021#2712022#1952023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4922021#3002022#2902023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#962019#792022#852023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1332020#1062022#382023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1062016#942018#492022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1562019#1322020#1902021

Popularity Rankings for Genevieve in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4102021#3402022#1952023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3302012#3362019#3912023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3622021#3692022#5732023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4932019#4292020#4702022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4582019#4942020#4762021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6282020#4642021#5592022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6722017#8602019#9742020

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7242015

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Genevieve a Name for Boys or Girls?

Genevieve is for girls. The name’s combination of historical richness, cultural significance, and beautiful sound makes it an appealing and distinguished choice for girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Genevieve

Genevieve in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Genevieve Bujold (Actress, born 1942): A Canadian actress known for her roles in films like "Anne of the Thousand Days" and "Coma."
  • Genevieve Cortese (Actress, born 1981): An American actress recognized for her role as Ruby in the TV series "Supernatural."
  • Genevieve Gorder (Interior Designer, born 1974): An American interior designer and television host known for her work on "Trading Spaces" and "Dear Genevieve."
  • Genevieve Nnaji (Actress, born 1979): A Nigerian actress and filmmaker celebrated for her contributions to Nollywood and her film "Lionheart."
  • Genevieve O'Reilly (Actress, born 1977): An Irish actress known for her roles in "Star Wars: Rogue One" and "The Matrix" series.
  • Genevieve de Gaulle-Anthonioz (Resistance Fighter, 1920–2002): A French resistance fighter during World War II and niece of General Charles de Gaulle.
  • Genevieve Page (Actress, born 1927): A French actress recognized for her roles in films such as "Belle de Jour" and "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes."
  • Genevieve Atkinson ("The Young and the Restless," 1973 TV Series): A complex character involved in numerous dramatic storylines in the fictional town of Genoa City.
  • "Genevieve" (1953 Film): A British comedy film that follows two couples who participate in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.
  • Genevieve Delatour ("Devious Maids," 2013 TV Series): A wealthy and glamorous woman with a dramatic personal life, adding spice to the series' intrigue.
  • Genevieve ("Genevieve's Gift," 2005 Children's Book): A touching story about a young girl who discovers the true meaning of giving during the holiday season.
  • Genevieve ("The Princess Diaries," 2001 Novel): The name of Princess Mia Thermopolis's grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi, whose full name includes Genevieve.
  • Genevieve ("Genevieve," 2018 Album): A collection of songs inspired by the life and experiences of Genevieve, blending soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
  • Genevieve ("The Fairy Tale of Genevieve," 2020 Animation Film): An animated adventure where Genevieve, a kind-hearted princess, embarks on a quest to save her kingdom.
  • Genevieve ("Genevieve's Adventure," 2017 Video Game): An interactive game where players help Genevieve navigate a mystical world filled with puzzles and magical creatures.
  • Genevieve ("Genevieve's Garden," 2016 Children's Book): Chronicles the adventures of Genevieve, a young girl who discovers a magical garden in her backyard.
  • Genevieve ("The Chronicles of Genevieve," 2021 Book Series): A fantasy series that follows Genevieve, a brave hero facing mythical creatures and epic battles.
  • Ste. Genevieve (Missouri, United States): A historic city along the Mississippi River, established in the early 18th century.
  • Genevieve Lake (Alberta, Canada): A picturesque lake located in the province of Alberta.
  • Genevieve Township (Minnesota, United States): A township in Minnesota with a predominantly rural setting.
  • Genevieve Park (London, England): A public park offering green space and recreational facilities in London.
  • Genevieve Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada): A coastal bay known for its scenic beauty and maritime activities.
  • Ste. Genevieve County (Missouri, United States): A county named after the city of Ste. Genevieve, with rich cultural heritage.
  • Ste. Genevieve Church (Paris, France): A historic church located in the heart of Paris.

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