Jenevieve Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jen-uh-veev //ˈdʒɛnəviːv//
Origin: French; Latin
Meaning: French: woman of the family; Latin: youthful
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jenevieve is a variant of the name Genevieve, which has its roots in the Old French form "Genèvieve." This, in turn, is derived from the Proto-Germanic name "*Gundewifa," which is composed of the elements "gund" meaning "war" and "wifa" meaning "woman." The name evolved through various linguistic stages, entering the English language via the Latinized form "Genovefa" during the medieval period, particularly as it became associated with the patron saint of Paris, Saint Genevieve, who lived in the 5th century. Her life and deeds were recorded in hagiographies, which contributed to the name's spread across Europe.
Saint Genevieve is a significant historical figure, known for her piety and her role in rallying the people of Paris during the siege by Attila the Hun in 451 AD. Her veneration began shortly after her death, and she became a symbol of faith and resilience, particularly in the context of French national identity.
The name Genevieve was popularized in the Middle Ages, especially in France, and it was further disseminated through various literary works and religious texts, including the writings of Gregory of Tours in the 6th century. Culturally, the name Jenevieve and its variants have been associated with qualities such as strength and protection, reflecting the historical narrative of Saint Genevieve.
The name has also inspired various diminutives and affectionate forms, such as "Gen" or "Vieve," which have been used in different cultures. The enduring legacy of the name is evident in its continued use in literature and art, where it often symbolizes a blend of feminine strength and spiritual devotion, echoing the life of its most famous bearer.
Famous people named Jenevieve
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Jenevieve is a singer-songwriter best known for her singles.
Jenevieve is a model and actress best known for her work in various fashion campaigns and television appearances.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jenevieve was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Jenevieve has ranked as high as #1287 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Jenevieve has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jenevieve is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jenevieve was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jenevieve (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | |
| TX | 14 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jenevieve.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 72 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2022 | 82 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2019 | 88 |
| 2018 | 61 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2016 | 72 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2014 | 69 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1914 | 5 |