Genevieve
How to say it: JEN-uh-veev · /ˈdʒɛnəviv/
French name of uncertain Celtic origin; possibly meaning 'tribe woman' or 'white wave'. Patron saint of Paris.
Genevieve was the 179th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,981 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are up about 11% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #160 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #179 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,981 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,673 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | +11% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #160 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After fading almost from view around the 1960s, Genevieve returned. Still far from its 1910s high, it should keep rising.
What goes with it
Soft breath and length lend a reverent and saintly air. Vivienne makes a natural companion, with Vivi as a nickname.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Genevieve is about 1 in 70.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #479.
Famous people named Genevieve
- Genevieve Nnaji (born 1979)Nigerian actress, producer, and director
- Genevieve of Paris (423–502)Patron saint of Paris (c.419/422 - c.502/512)
- Genevieve Padalecki (born 1981)American actress
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