Genevieve: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JEN-uh-veev · 3 syllables
Genevieve means “woman of the people”, from French.
Borrowed from French Genevieve (patron saint of Paris), from Latin Genovefa, Genoveva, possibly either of Germanic origin, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *kunja (“kin, family”) + *wiba (“woman, wife”), or of Celtic origin, ultimately from Proto-Celtic *genos (“family, clan”).
- Meaning
- woman of the people
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- JEN-uh-veev
- US rank (2025)
- #148
- US babies a year
- about 1,834 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1910
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Classic
How popular is Genevieve?
Genevieve was the #148 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,981 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1910.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #148 |
| England & Wales | #494 |
| Scotland | #429 |
| Ireland | #471 |
| Canada | #582 |
| Australia | #337 |
How old are people named Genevieve?
Half of US adults named Genevieve are older than 42; most are between 19 and 87. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Genevieve
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Genevieve have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Fenton
- Mitchell
- Ariane
- Pierre
- Francoise
- Cosima
Names like Genevieve
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Angeline
- Josephine
- Eveline
- Eleonore
- Eleanor
- Adele
- Alys
- Estelle
- Adelaide
- Leonie
- Isabelle
- Aline
- Eloise
- Lucille
- Olive
- Esther
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Questions about Genevieve
What does the name Genevieve mean?
Genevieve means “woman of the people”. It comes from French.
How do you pronounce Genevieve?
Genevieve is pronounced JEN-uh-veev.
How popular is the name Genevieve?
Genevieve was the #148 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,981 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1910.
How old are people named Genevieve?
Half of US adults named Genevieve are older than 42. Most are between 19 and 87.