Total births
281
Girls' name · since 1934
Genee
281 babies named Genee in U.S. Social Security records since 1934, with the highest year being 1987. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 281
- total births
- 1934–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Genee is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 281 have been recorded since 1934.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Genee has been recorded 281 times among girls since 1934, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 1994.
- 281 total births
- 1934–1994 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
281 girls have been named Genee since 1934, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1994.
- 281
- total births
- 1934–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Genee was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
18 babies were named Genee in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Genee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Genee splits its recorded history at 1976: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1934 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Genee at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Genee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–1994
- Peak year (1987)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Genee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Genee's strongest decade.
91 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Genee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
57 births
- 1970s
1970s
91 births
- 1980s
1980s
88 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 91 births (32% of all-time use).
Genee by state
Where Genee concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.8% |
California share of Genee's total US births 1.8%
5 of 281 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genee? ▼
281 babies have been named Genee since 1934. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1987 with 18 births.
When was Genee most popular? ▼
Genee was most popular in the 1970s decade with 91 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Genee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Genee are California (5 births).
How long has the name Genee been used? ▼
Genee has been recorded in Social Security data since 1934, spanning 61 years of data through 1994.
What names are similar to Genee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Genevieve, Genesis, Geneva, Gena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Genee's data
- Genee's decade-level peak was the 1970s (91 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Genees (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Genee
Nearby Names Like Genee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genee
Genevieve Girl
#165 125,131 births
Genesis Girl
#55 93,578 births
Geneva Girl
#1598 88,758 births
Gena Girl
#11130 12,824 births
Gene Girl
#15326 6,997 births
Compare Genee side by side: Genee vs Genevieve Genee vs Genesis Genee vs Geneva
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1934–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Genee: Baby Name Since 1934 - 281 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genee. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Genee draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.