Genevieve
Girl name · 131 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Genevieve: 131 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2025.
Originating from the Germanic elements *kuni* (kin, race) and *wefa* (woman), Genevieve means “tribe woman” or “woman of the family,” and entered English through French. The most famous bearer is Saint Genevieve, patron saint of Paris, who famously prayed the city through Attila the Hun’s advance. Her name is echoed in places such as Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois in France. In Scotland, Genevieve has seen steady but modest use since the 1970s, cherished for its classic French elegance. A distant etymological cousin is the Welsh Guinevere, though the two names developed separately. Actress Genevieve Bujold and the character from *The Philadelphia Story* add cultural familiarity, while the nicknames Gen and Jenny remain popular.
Girl 27 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20259 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #3599 babies
- Total births
- 131since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y