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How Many People Are Named Genevieve?
Estimated people named Genevieve living in the U.S. today
54,125
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 123,270
- Peak year: 1918 (3,313 births)
- Estimated living today: 54,125
Genevieve by age group — who carries the name today?
Genevieve popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Genevieve
Genevieve has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 123,270 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 54,125 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,315 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Genevieves you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Genevieve in the US?
An estimated 54,125 people named Genevieve are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Genevieve rare — about 1 in 6,315 Americans.
Is Genevieve a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Genevieve is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Genevieve most popular?
Genevieve peaked in 1918, when 3,313 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Genevieve?
Genevieve ranks #857 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).