Total births
536
Girls' name · since 1900
Genieve
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 536 babies named Genieve, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 536
- total births
- 1900–2008
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
536 girls have been named Genieve since 1900, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Genieve has been recorded 536 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 2008.
- 536 total births
- 1900–2008 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
536 girls have been named Genieve since 1900, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2008.
- 536
- total births
- 1900–2008
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Genieve was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
22 babies were named Genieve in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Genieve's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Genieve's SSA record in two at 1940 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1909, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Genieve at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Genieve popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2008
- Peak year (1915)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Genieve by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Genieve's strongest decade.
148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Genieve births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
114 births
- 1920s
1920s
148 births
- 1930s
1930s
83 births
- 1940s 50
1940s
50 births
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 29
2000s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 148 births (28% of all-time use).
How Genieve 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 Genieve's total volume
Genieve vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Genieve by state
Where Genieve concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.9% |
Indiana share of Genieve's total US births 0.9%
5 of 536 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genieve? ▼
536 babies have been named Genieve since 1900. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1915 with 22 births.
When was Genieve most popular? ▼
Genieve was most popular in the 1920s decade with 148 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Genieve most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Genieve are Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Genieve been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Genieve since 1900 -- 109 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Genieve? ▼
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 Genieve's data
- Genieve's decade-level peak was the 1920s (148 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Genieves (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana 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 Genieve
Nearby Names Like Genieve
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genieve
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 Genieve side by side: Genieve vs Genevieve Genieve vs Genesis Genieve 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, 1900–2008 (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. "Genieve: Baby Name Since 1900 - 536 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genieve. 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 Genieve 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.