Total births
1,299
Girls' name · since 1925
Genny
Genny has 1,299 recorded births since 1925 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1971 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,299
- total births
- 1925–2013
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Genny sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,299 recorded since 1925.
Social Security Administration records show Genny recorded 1,299 times among girls since 1925, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 2013.
- 1,299 total births
- 1925–2013 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,299 girls have been named Genny since 1925, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2013.
- 1,299
- total births
- 1925–2013
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Genny was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
47 babies were named Genny in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Genny's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Genny's full recorded timeline at 1968, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1934, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1971 peak of 47 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Genny at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1925
Genny popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–2013
- Peak year (1971)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 89 years of records
Genny by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Genny's strongest decade.
277 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Genny births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 20
1920s
20 births
- 1930s 30
1930s
30 births
- 1940s 109
1940s
109 births
- 1950s
1950s
220 births
- 1960s
1960s
236 births
- 1970s
1970s
277 births
- 1980s
1980s
275 births
- 1990s 92
1990s
92 births
- 2000s 35
2000s
35 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 277 births (21% of all-time use).
How Genny 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 Genny's total volume
Genny vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Genny by state
Where Genny concentrates geographically, total births since 1925
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 52 | 4.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Genny's total US births 4.0%
Even split
52 of 1,299 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genny? ▼
Since 1925, Social Security records show 1,299 babies named Genny. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 47 births.
When was Genny most popular? ▼
Genny was most popular in the 1970s decade with 277 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Genny most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Genny are California (52 births), New York (11 births), Ohio (7 births).
How long has the name Genny been used? ▼
Genny has been recorded in Social Security data since 1925, spanning 89 years of data through 2013.
What names are similar to Genny? ▼
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 Genny's data
- Genny's decade-level peak was the 1970s (277 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gennys (52 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Genny
Nearby Names Like Genny
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genny
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Geneva Girl
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Gena Girl
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Gene Girl
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Compare Genny side by side: Genny vs Genevieve Genny vs Genesis Genny vs Geneva
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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, 1925–2013 (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. "Genny: Baby Name Since 1925 - 1,299 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genny. 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 Genny 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.