Genoveva Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Genoveva means 'kin of war' or 'warlike kin'.
Meaning of the Name Genoveva
Genoveva is a feminine name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements 'genu', meaning 'kin', and 'wig', meaning 'war'. The name can be interpreted to mean 'kin of war' or 'warlike kin'. Genoveva is also associated with the legend of St. Genevieve, a patron saint of Paris who was known for her piety and courage.
Popularity of the Name Genoveva
The popularity for the name Genoveva peaked in popularity in the year 1925 with 51 births, which ranked number 2,008 out of 9,511 unique names for that year. Genoveva had the most female births in 1925 with 51, which ranked number 1,064 out of 5,771 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Genoveva has declined sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 8 births, a decline of -38.46%. Among females, Genoveva has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 8 births, a decline of -38.46%.
Nationwide Popularity of Genoveva
- 20 Year Trend of Genoveva: -42.86%
- 10 Year Trend of Genoveva: -38.46%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Genoveva: -38.46%
Popularity of Genoveva by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Genoveva. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Genoveva in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Genoveva is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Genoveva
- Total Births of Genoveva: 8 (-4.74%)
- Female Births of Genoveva: 8 (-4.74%)
Given the downward trend of Genoveva over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.74% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. For Females, births for Genoveva have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.74%.