Genuine
Pronunciation: [ j-EHNY-uhw-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Genuine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 37 babies have been named Genuine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Genuine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,646 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,646
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Genuine
Genuine is a boy name .
Is Genuine a boy or girl name? Genuine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #41,646 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,159. Genuine is more commonly used as a girl name.
Genuine is currently ranked #41,646 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Genuine include Gen, Genu, Genuy, Genuie, Ine, Iney, Gey, Geie, and Genkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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