Genita
Of Latin origin, meaning "of noble birth" or "high-born".
Name Census estimates that about 318 living Americans carry the first name Genita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Genita today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Genita births was 1961 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Genita. 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
318
~ 1 in 1,077,844 Americans
Peak year
1961
18 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1990 SSA rank
#11,879
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Genita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Genita from the 1920s through to the 1990s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 101 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
Genita 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 Genita 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 Genita
The name Genita is believed to originate from the Latin language, derived from the word "genitus," meaning "born" or "begotten." This suggests that the name may have been given to children born under auspicious circumstances or during significant events.
In ancient Roman culture, names often carried symbolic meanings or were associated with particular virtues or qualities. Genita could have been chosen to represent the joy and celebration of new life or the hope and promise that a newborn child embodied.
While there are no definitive records of the name's usage in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars speculate that it may have been used in certain regions of the Roman Empire, particularly in areas where Latin was widely spoken.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Genita was a Roman woman who lived in the 2nd century CE. Little is known about her life, but her name was etched on a tombstone discovered in the ruins of an ancient city near modern-day Rome.
In the 5th century, a woman named Genita was mentioned in a historical account as a prominent figure in the court of the Visigothic king Alaric I. She was said to have been a trusted advisor and played a significant role in negotiations between the Visigoths and the Roman Empire.
During the Middle Ages, a nun named Genita lived in a convent in southern France. She is remembered for her devotion to charitable works and her efforts to establish a school for orphaned children in the 11th century.
In the 16th century, Genita Altoviti was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She is known for commissioning several works of art from renowned artists of the time, including a portrait by the famous painter Raphael.
Another notable figure with the name Genita was Genita Evangelista, a Spanish writer and philosopher who lived in the 18th century. She was known for her contributions to the Enlightenment movement and her writings on the importance of education for women.
While the name Genita may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and origins in Latin language and culture make it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with deep historical roots and symbolic meaning.
People
Genita + last name combinations
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Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Genita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Genita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 318 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Genita 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 1,077,844 US residents.
Is Genita a common name?
We classify Genita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 432 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Genita most popular?
The single biggest year for Genita was 1961, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Genita is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Genita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Genita 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.