Total births
251
Girls' name · since 1913
Genova
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 251 babies named Genova, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6954
- among girls today
- 251
- born since 1913
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
Genova currently ranks #6954 among girls' names in America, with 251 babies recorded since 1913.
Genova has 251 recorded births among girls since 1913, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6954 as of the latest data, more common than 61% of girls, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- #6954 among girls today
- 251 born since 1913
- 2020s peak decade
- 61% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Genova is currently the #6954 girls' name in America, more common than 61% of girls - 251 born since 1913, peaking in the 2020s.
- #6954
- among girls today
- 251
- born since 1913
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
Genova vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6954
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 61% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Genova was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
19 babies were named Genova in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Genova compares
251 41th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Genova's all-time total is 34% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Genova | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 251 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 19 | 48 | 19,840 |
Genova's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Genova's SSA record in two at 1948 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Genova at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#6,954
Active since
1913
Genova popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Genova by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Genova's strongest decade.
62 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Genova births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
30 births
- 1920s
1920s
46 births
- 1930s 18
1930s
18 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
32 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 21
2010s
21 births
- 2020s
2020s
62 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 62 births (25% of all-time use).
Genova by state
Where Genova concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 7.2% |
California share of Genova's total US births 7.2%
18 of 251 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genova? ▼
251 babies have been named Genova since 1913. It currently ranks #6954 among girls. The peak year was 1991 with 19 births.
When was Genova most popular? ▼
Genova was most popular in the 2020s decade with 62 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Genova most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Genova are California (18 births).
How long has the name Genova been used? ▼
Records for Genova go back to 1913, giving 113 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Genova? ▼
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 Genova's data
- California records the most Genovas (18 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 Genova
Nearby Names Like Genova
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genova
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 Genova side by side: Genova vs Genevieve Genova vs Genesis Genova vs Geneva
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Genova
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1,713 births · Peak 2011
Kellie #6955
50,754 births · Peak 1969
Michela #6952
2,217 births · Peak 1998
Sarafina #6956
754 births · Peak 1993
Zoila #6951
1,904 births · Peak 1988
Despina #6957
1,523 births · Peak 1976
Cherie #6950
29,969 births · Peak 1970
Maryjo #6958
7,109 births · Peak 1960
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, 1913–2025 (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. "Genova: #6954 Girls' Name - 251 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genova. 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 Genova 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.