Total births
240
Girls' name · since 1900
Genever
Genever has 240 recorded births since 1900 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1924 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 240
- total births
- 1900–1944
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
240 girls have been named Genever since 1900, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Genever has been recorded 240 times among girls since 1900, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 1944.
- 240 total births
- 1900–1944 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
240 girls have been named Genever since 1900, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1944.
- 240
- total births
- 1900–1944
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Genever was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
20 babies were named Genever in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Genever's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Genever's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1900, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Genever at a glance
Last recorded 1944Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Genever popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–1944
- Peak year (1924)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Genever by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Genever's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Genever births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
86 births
- 1920s
1920s
110 births
- 1930s 29
1930s
29 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 110 births (46% of all-time use).
Genever by state
Where Genever concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 13 | 5.4% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 5 | 2.1% |
Mississippi share of Genever's total US births 5.4%
Even split
13 of 240 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genever? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 240 babies named Genever. The most recent recorded year was 1944. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 20 births.
When was Genever most popular? ▼
Genever was most popular in the 1920s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Genever most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Genever are Mississippi (13 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Genever been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Genever since 1900 -- 45 years through the most recent 1944 data.
What names are similar to Genever? ▼
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 Genever's data
- Genever's decade-level peak was the 1920s (110 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Genevers (13 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 Genever
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genever
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Compare Genever side by side: Genever vs Genevieve Genever vs Genesis Genever 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, 1900–1944 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Genever: Baby Name Since 1900 - 240 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genever. 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 Genever 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.