Genny

Genny: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /หˆdอกส’ษ›ni/

Meaning and origin of Genny

  • A female given name, a diminutive of Genevieve, or occasionally a variant of Ginny or Jenny.

How popular is Genny?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#1804peak rank (1959)
1,299babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,299 girls in the U.S. have been named Genny. Its highest rank for girls was #1804 in 1959. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Genny FAQ

What does the name Genny mean?

A female given name, a diminutive of Genevieve, or occasionally a variant of Ginny or Jenny.

How popular is the name Genny?

Since 1880, 1,299 girls in the U.S. have been named Genny. Its highest rank for girls was #1804 in 1959. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Genny a boy or girl name?

Genny is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,299 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.