Total births
61
Girls' name · since 1964
Genni
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 61 babies named Genni, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 61
- total births
- 1964–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
61 girls have been named Genni since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Genni has been recorded 61 times among girls since 1964, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 1988.
- 61 total births
- 1964–1988 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
61 girls have been named Genni since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1988.
- 61
- total births
- 1964–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Genni was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
10 babies were named Genni in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Genni's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Genni's full recorded timeline at 1980, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1964, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1975 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Genni at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Genni popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1988
- Peak year (1975)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Genni by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Genni's strongest decade.
28 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Genni births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
28 births
- 1980s
1980s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 28 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genni? ▼
61 babies have been named Genni since 1964. It was last recorded in 1988. The peak year was 1975 with 10 births.
When was Genni most popular? ▼
Genni was most popular in the 1970s decade with 28 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
How long has the name Genni been used? ▼
Genni has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 25 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Genni? ▼
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 Genni's data
- Genni's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (28 total births) through the 1980s (28) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Genni
Nearby Names Like Genni
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genni
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 Genni side by side: Genni vs Genevieve Genni vs Genesis Genni vs Geneva
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1964–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Genni: Baby Name Since 1964 - 61 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genni. 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 Genni 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.