Geneva

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Juniper; Woman of the Clan

Background: The name Geneva originates from the French name 'Genève,' which is derived from the Latin 'Genava,' meaning 'juniper.' Additionally, in some interpretations, it is associated with the meaning 'woman of the clan,' reflecting its historical roots in the region.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#404
Total births
88,940
Most popular decade
1920s (70,149 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-234 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1912
First year births
5
First year rank
#2,544
Peak year
1926
Peak year births
16
Peak rank
#1,981
Most recent year
1968
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#4,136

Female

First year
1880
First year births
28
First year rank
#294
Peak year
1924
Peak year births
2,582
Peak rank
#110
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
130
Recent rank
#1,601

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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