Total births
432
Girls' name · since 1921
Genita
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 432 babies named Genita, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 432
- total births
- 1921–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Genita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 432 recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Genita recorded 432 times among girls since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1990.
- 432 total births
- 1921–1990 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
432 girls have been named Genita since 1921, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1990.
- 432
- total births
- 1921–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Genita was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
18 babies were named Genita in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Genita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Genita splits its recorded history at 1963: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Genita at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Genita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1990
- Peak year (1961)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Genita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Genita's strongest decade.
101 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Genita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 28
1920s
28 births
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s 19
1940s
19 births
- 1950s
1950s
97 births
- 1960s
1960s
101 births
- 1970s
1970s
101 births
- 1980s
1980s
63 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 101 births (23% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genita? ▼
Genita has been given to 432 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1990. 18 babies were born in 1961, its single highest year.
When was Genita most popular? ▼
Genita was most popular in the 1960s decade with 101 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
How long has the name Genita been used? ▼
Records for Genita go back to 1921, giving 70 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Genita? ▼
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 Genita's data
- Genita's decade-level peak was the 1960s (101 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Genita
Nearby Names Like Genita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genita
Genevieve Girl
#165 125,131 births
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#55 93,578 births
Geneva Girl
#1598 88,758 births
Gena Girl
#11130 12,824 births
Gene Girl
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Compare Genita side by side: Genita vs Genevieve Genita vs Genesis Genita 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, 1921–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Genita: Baby Name Since 1921 - 432 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genita. 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 Genita 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.