Genevieve
ge-nevie-ve,
gen(e)-vieve
US Popularity:397
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Of the race of women
With its soft sound, the name Genevieve will be every bit as sweet as baby. It's a French girl's name that means "of the race of women," and it comes from the medieval Germanic name Genovefa, or Kenowefa. Baby can find a role model in Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris known for her courage and rationale in the face of an invasion from Atilla the Hun. Baby Genevieve, or Jen for short, can look up to this famous bearer for guidance and inspiration as she moves through life.
Genevieve Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Genevieve is currently #234 on The Bump
Girl:Genevieve is currently #103 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Genevieve is currently #397 in U.S. births
Girl:Genevieve is currently #125 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#397
in 2022
- 22
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Genevieve
Online Etymology Dictionary, Genevieve, October 2017
House of Names, Genevieve History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Behind the Name, Geneviève, December 2022
Britannica, St. St. Geneviève, French saint, December 2019
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