Total births
1,437
Girls' name · since 1912
Genell
1,437 babies named Genell in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1932. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,437
- total births
- 1912–2011
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1,437 girls have been named Genell since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Genell has been recorded 1,437 times among girls since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2011.
- 1,437 total births
- 1912–2011 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,437 girls have been named Genell since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2011.
- 1,437
- total births
- 1912–2011
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Genell was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
34 babies were named Genell in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Genell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Genell's SSA record in two at 1955 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1932 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Genell at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Genell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2011
- Peak year (1932)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Genell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Genell's strongest decade.
264 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Genell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 64
1910s
64 births
- 1920s
1920s
203 births
- 1930s
1930s
264 births
- 1940s
1940s
234 births
- 1950s
1950s
222 births
- 1960s
1960s
175 births
- 1970s
1970s
133 births
- 1980s 88
1980s
88 births
- 1990s 40
1990s
40 births
- 2010s 14
2010s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 264 births (18% of all-time use).
How Genell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Genell's total volume
Genell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Genell by state
Where Genell concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 63 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 34 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 33 | 2.3% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 19 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 12 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Genell's total US births 4.4%
Even split
63 of 1,437 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genell? ▼
Genell has been given to 1,437 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 34 babies were born in 1932, its single highest year.
When was Genell most popular? ▼
Genell was most popular in the 1930s decade with 264 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Genell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Genell are Texas (63 births), Mississippi (34 births), Georgia (33 births).
How long has the name Genell been used? ▼
Records for Genell go back to 1912, giving 100 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Genell? ▼
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 Genell's data
- Genell's decade-level peak was the 1930s (264 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Genells (63 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Genell
Nearby Names Like Genell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genell
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 Genell side by side: Genell vs Genevieve Genell vs Genesis Genell vs Geneva
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1912–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Genell: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,437 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genell. 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 Genell 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 July 2026.