Total births
1,756
Girls' name · since 1904
Genelle
Since 1904, U.S. Social Security records show 1,756 babies named Genelle, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,756
- total births
- 1904–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 13%
- born in that decade
Genelle is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,756 have been recorded since 1904.
Social Security Administration records show Genelle recorded 1,756 times among girls since 1904, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 2023.
- 1,756 total births
- 1904–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 13% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,756 girls have been named Genelle since 1904, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,756
- total births
- 1904–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 13%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Genelle was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
36 babies were named Genelle in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Genelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Genelle's full recorded timeline at 1968, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1904, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1981 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Genelle at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1904
Genelle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–2023
- Peak year (1981)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 120 years of records
Genelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Genelle's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Genelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 83
1910s
83 births
- 1920s
1920s
188 births
- 1930s
1930s
167 births
- 1940s
1940s
156 births
- 1950s
1950s
161 births
- 1960s
1960s
192 births
- 1970s
1970s
205 births
- 1980s
1980s
220 births
- 1990s
1990s
150 births
- 2000s
2000s
106 births
- 2010s
2010s
92 births
- 2020s 31
2020s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 220 births (13% of all-time use).
How Genelle 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 Genelle's total volume
Genelle vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Genelle by state
Where Genelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 92 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Genelle's total US births 5.2%
Even split
92 of 1,756 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genelle? ▼
Genelle has been given to 1,756 babies in the U.S. since 1904, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 36 babies were born in 1981, its single highest year.
When was Genelle most popular? ▼
Genelle was most popular in the 1980s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Genelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Genelle are California (92 births), Texas (27 births), Illinois (11 births).
How long has the name Genelle been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Genelle since 1904 -- 120 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Genelle? ▼
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 Genelle's data
- Genelle's decade-level peak was the 1980s (220 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Genelles (92 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 Genelle
Nearby Names Like Genelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genelle
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Geneva Girl
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Gena Girl
#11130 12,824 births
Gene Girl
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Compare Genelle side by side: Genelle vs Genevieve Genelle vs Genesis Genelle vs Geneva
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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, 1904–2023 (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. "Genelle: Baby Name Since 1904 - 1,756 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genelle. 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 Genelle 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.