Genine Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjeh-NEEN / /dʒəˈniːn/English; Latin
Meaning
English: feminine form of Gene; Latin: 'noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
Genine is a modern variation of the name Gene, which has roots in both English and Latin. The name Gene itself is derived from the Greek word 'genos', meaning 'race' or 'family'. Genine may also be associated with the Latin word 'genus', which means 'kind' or 'type'. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions and periods.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jeneen
- Janine
International Variants
- Génine (French)
Famous people named Genine
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Fictional characters named Genine
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Genine was first seen in the United States in 1942. Genine has ranked as high as #1087 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Genine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Genine (1978)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |