Genvieve Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationJEN-viv / ˈdʒɛn.vɪv

French; Latin

Meaning

French: woman of the family; Latin: life

Historical & Cultural Background

Genvieve is a variant of the name Genevieve, which has roots in French and Latin. It is often associated with Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, who is celebrated for her piety and leadership. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in France, and has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation over time.

Trend Summary

Genvieve has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Genevieve
  • Genèvieve

International Variants

  • Ginevra (Italian)
  • Ginevieve (Spanish)
  • Geneviève (French)

Famous people named Genvieve

Fictional characters named Genvieve

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Genvieve was first seen in the United States in 1978. Genvieve has ranked as high as #1094 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Genvieve has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Genvieve

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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