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Genevieve

Genevieve is a girl name of Celtic origin, meaning Patron saint of Paris - possibly "tribe woman.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginCeltic
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#156

What does Genevieve mean?

Patron saint of Paris - possibly "tribe woman

How popular is Genevieve?

Genevieve has been given to 116,041 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 979 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Genevieve per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
116,041 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Genevieve

What does the name Genevieve mean?

Genevieve means Patron saint of Paris - possibly "tribe woman. It is of Celtic origin.

Is Genevieve a boy's or a girl's name?

Genevieve is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Genevieve?

Genevieve has been given to 116,041 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.