Genine
Feminine variation of the name Gene meaning "well-born, of noble birth".
Name Census estimates that about 469 living Americans carry the first name Genine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Genine today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Genine births was 1970 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Genine. 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.
People living today
469
~ 1 in 730,819 Americans
Peak year
1970
36 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1994 SSA rank
#14,180
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Genine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Genine from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 195 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Genine 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 Genine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Genines live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, California, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Genine, while New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Genine
The name Genine is a variant of the French feminine name Geneviève, which is derived from the Breton name Gwenog. The Breton name Gwenog is a compound of the elements "gwen" meaning "fair, white" and "oc" meaning "supreme." The name Geneviève was popularized by the 5th-century Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Genine dates back to the late 19th century. One of the earliest notable bearers of the name was Genine Isenberg, a German actress born in 1895 who appeared in several silent films in the 1920s. Another early bearer of the name was Genine de Lonval, a French author and poet born in 1906.
In the early 20th century, the name Genine gained some popularity in the United States. One of the first notable American bearers of the name was Genine Graham, an actress born in 1910 who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. Another American bearer of the name was Genine Rusk, a philanthropist and socialite born in 1922, who was actively involved in various charitable organizations.
A more recent notable bearer of the name Genine was Genine Courtney, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1956. She founded the successful clothing line Genine Courtney Designs, which was popular in the 1980s and 1990s.
Other notable individuals named Genine include Genine Ecker, a German actress born in 1953, and Genine Comer, an American author and journalist born in 1959.
While the name Genine has its roots in the French and Breton languages, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, particularly in Europe and North America. Despite its long history, the name Genine remains relatively uncommon, but its unique sound and connection to the revered Saint Geneviève have contributed to its enduring appeal.
People
Genine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Genine 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
Genine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Genine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 469 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Genine 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 730,819 US residents.
Is Genine a common name?
We classify Genine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 552 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Genine most popular?
The single biggest year for Genine was 1970, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Genine is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Genine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Genine 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.
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.