Is Genny a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Genny is commonly used as a Girl name.

Genny Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationJEN-ee / /ˈdʒɛni/

English; Italian

Meaning

English: Fair one; Italian: Maiden

Historical & Cultural Background

Genny is often considered a diminutive of the name Genevieve, which has roots in French culture. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries. It is also used in Italian contexts, where it can be associated with feminine qualities.

Trend Summary

Genny has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Jenny Gina Gemma Jenna

Variants

Jenny
Genie

International Variants

Ginevra (Italian)
Geneviève (French)

Famous people named Genny

—

Fictional characters named Genny

—

Sibling Suggestions

Lily Mia Sophie Ella Chloe Lucy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Genny was first seen in the United States in 1925. Genny has ranked as high as #1075 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Genny has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Genny (1989)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1925	7
1926	6
1927	7
1934	5
1936	5
1937	5
1938	8
1939	7
1940	6
1941	5
1942	14
1943	12
1944	10
1945	10
1946	13
1947	14
1948	15
1949	10
1950	13
1951	11
1952	30
1953	23
1954	21
1955	16
1956	23
1957	18
1958	27
1959	38
1960	29
1961	36
1962	32
1963	31
1964	26
1965	14
1966	18
1967	10
1968	13
1969	27
1970	19
1971	47
1972	28
1973	29
1974	20
1975	22
1976	23
1977	37
1978	21
1979	32
1980	27
1981	30
1982	37
1983	30
1984	38
1985	21
1986	40
1987	21
1988	8
1989	23
1990	18
1991	12
1992	19
1993	7
1995	8
1996	15
1997	8
1999	5
2000	10
2001	8
2002	6
2005	6
2007	5
2013	5