Total births
606
Girls' name · since 1911
Genette
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 606 babies named Genette, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 606
- total births
- 1911–2013
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
606 girls have been named Genette since 1911, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Genette has been recorded 606 times among girls since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 2013.
- 606 total births
- 1911–2013 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
606 girls have been named Genette since 1911, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2013.
- 606
- total births
- 1911–2013
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Genette was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
18 babies were named Genette in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Genette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Genette's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1911, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1956 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Genette at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Genette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–2013
- Peak year (1956)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Genette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Genette's strongest decade.
117 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Genette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 19
1910s
19 births
- 1920s
1920s
53 births
- 1930s
1930s
71 births
- 1940s
1940s
112 births
- 1950s
1950s
107 births
- 1960s
1960s
117 births
- 1970s
1970s
79 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 117 births (19% of all-time use).
How Genette 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 Genette's total volume
Genette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Genette by state
Where Genette concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.8% |
Mississippi share of Genette's total US births 0.8%
5 of 606 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genette? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 606 babies named Genette. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1956, with 18 births.
When was Genette most popular? ▼
Genette was most popular in the 1960s decade with 117 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Genette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Genette are Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Genette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Genette since 1911 -- 103 years through the most recent 2013 data.
What names are similar to Genette? ▼
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 Genette's data
- Genette's decade-level peak was the 1960s (117 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Genettes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Genette
Nearby Names Like Genette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genette
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 Genette side by side: Genette vs Genevieve Genette vs Genesis Genette vs Geneva
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1911–2013 (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. "Genette: Baby Name Since 1911 - 606 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genette. 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 Genette 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.