Genvieve
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Genvieve first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 5 babies have been named Genvieve in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Genvieve is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,439 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,439
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Genvieve
Genvieve is a girl name .
Genvieve is currently ranked #59,439 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Genvieve include Gen, Genv, Genvy, Genvie, Genvi, Genviy, Genviie, Eve, Evey, Gey, Geie, and Genkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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