Genevieve
Genevieve: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɛn.ɪˌviːv/
Meaning and origin of Genevieve
Root meaning: “kin, family”
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Geneviève (patron saint of Paris), from Latin Genovefa, Genoveva, possibly either of Germanic origin, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *kunją (“kin, family”) + *wībą (“woman, wife”), or of Celtic origin, ultimately from Proto-Celtic *genos (“family, clan”).
How popular is Genevieve?
Since 1880, 125,131 girls and 151 boys in the U.S. have been named Genevieve (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #76 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #2335 in 1914. In 2025 it ranked #148 for girls, with 1,981 babies given the name.
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Genevieve FAQ
What does the name Genevieve mean?
Genevieve traces back to a root meaning "kin, family". A female given name from French. Borrowed from French Geneviève (patron saint of Paris), from Latin Genovefa, Genoveva, possibly either of Germanic origin, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *kunją (“kin, family”) + *wībą (“woman, wife”), or of Celtic origin, ultimately from Proto-Celtic *genos (“family, clan”).
What is the origin of the name Genevieve?
Genevieve is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Genevieve?
Since 1880, 125,131 girls and 151 boys in the U.S. have been named Genevieve (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #76 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #2335 in 1914. In 2025 it ranked #148 for girls, with 1,981 babies given the name.
Is Genevieve a boy or girl name?
Genevieve is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 125,131 girls and 151 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.