Genevieve
Pronunciation: [ j-EHN-uhv-eev ]
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Genevieve first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 18 babies have been named Genevieve in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Genevieve is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,363 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,363
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Genevieve is also used as a girl name, ranked #165.
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About the Name Genevieve
Genevieve is a boy name .
Is Genevieve a boy or girl name? Genevieve is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,363 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #165. Genevieve is more commonly used as a girl name.
Genevieve is currently ranked #23,363 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Genevieve include Gen, Gene, Geney, Geneie, Genev, Genevy, Genevie, Eve, Evey, Ieve, Gey, and Geie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Genevieve include Genesis, Gene . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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