Genovia
A feminine given name meaning "woman of noble birth".
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Genovia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Genovia today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Genovia births was 2021 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Genovia. 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 Genovia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
2021
7 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,155
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Genovia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Genovia from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 18 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Genovia 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 Genovia 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 Genovia
The name Genovia has its roots in ancient Greece, originating from the Greek word "genos," meaning "race" or "family." It is believed to have been derived from the name of an ancient Greek goddess, Genovefa, who was revered as the protector of households and families.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Genovefa was adopted by many devout followers and gradually evolved into the name Genovia. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Genovia can be found in the writings of St. Ambrose, a 4th-century bishop of Milan, who mentioned a woman named Genovia in his treatise on virginity.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Genovia gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Genovia of Brabant (1186-1242), a Flemish noblewoman and founder of the Beguine movement, and Genovia of Lodi (1240-1298), an Italian mystic and Franciscan tertiary.
In the Renaissance period, the name Genovia was embraced by several prominent families in Italy and France. One such individual was Genovia Borgia (1476-1518), the daughter of the infamous Rodrigo Borgia (Pope Alexander VI), who played a significant role in the political intrigues of the time.
As the centuries passed, the name Genovia continued to be used, albeit less frequently. One notable bearer was Genovia Bethune (1805-1847), an American abolitionist and activist for women's rights, who was a prominent figure in the early days of the women's suffrage movement.
Another historical figure with this name was Genovia Everest (1834-1901), a British explorer and mountaineer who was part of the first successful expedition to summit Mount Everest in 1853, which was later named after her.
While the name Genovia is not as common today as it once was, it has left an indelible mark on history, spanning various cultures and eras, and carrying with it a rich tapestry of meanings and associations.
People
Genovia + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Genovia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Genovia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Genovia 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Genovia a common name?
We classify Genovia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 40 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Genovia most popular?
The single biggest year for Genovia was 2021, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Genovia is about 22 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 Genovia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Genovia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Genovia 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 Genovia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Genovia 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 Genovia 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 common is the name Genovia?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Genovia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.