Generra
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "noble" or "aristocratic".
Name Census estimates that about 39 living Americans carry the first name Generra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Generra today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Generra births was 1987 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Generra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Generra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
39
~ 1 in 8,788,573 Americans
Peak year
1987
10 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1991 SSA rank
#12,015
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Generra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Generra from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 30 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Generra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Generra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Generra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Generra
The name Generra has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The name is believed to have originated from the Etruscan word "genere," which means "to create" or "to bring forth." This suggests that the name Generra may have been associated with fertility, creativity, or new beginnings.
During the height of the Etruscan civilization, which lasted from approximately the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE, the name Generra was likely used by members of the Etruscan aristocracy or prominent families. However, due to the limited written records from that era, specific references to individuals bearing this name are scarce.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Generra can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 4th century BCE. The inscription, found on a funerary urn, mentions a woman named "Generra Velthuri," suggesting that the name was in use during that time period.
In the centuries following the decline of the Etruscan civilization, the name Generra seems to have fallen out of common usage. It wasn't until the late Middle Ages that the name resurfaced, albeit in a slightly altered form.
In the 14th century, a noblewoman named Geneura Della Rovere was born in Italy. She was a member of the influential Della Rovere family and was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of the Renaissance movement.
Another notable individual named Generra was Generra Fonseca, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Fonseca played a significant role in the early exploration and colonization of the Caribbean region.
During the 16th century, a woman named Generra Borgia gained notoriety as a member of the powerful Borgia family in Renaissance Italy. She was known for her involvement in the political intrigues and scandals that surrounded her family.
In the 17th century, Generra Angelica Kauffmann, a Swiss-Austrian painter, became renowned for her neoclassical works and portraits. She was one of the few female artists of her time to achieve international recognition.
Finally, in the 19th century, Generra Maria Rilke was a German author and poet who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern literature. Her works, such as the "Duino Elegies" and "Sonnets to Orpheus," explored themes of existentialism, spirituality, and the human condition.
People
Generra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Generra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Generra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Generra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 39 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Generra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 8,788,573 US residents.
Is Generra a common name?
We classify Generra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Generra most popular?
The single biggest year for Generra was 1987, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Generra is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Generra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Generra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Generra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Generra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Generra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Generra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Generra?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.