Genoveva Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Genoveva is of Old German origin, meaning 'woman of the family'. It evolved from historical forms like Genovefa and Genevieve. The name is associated with strength and family values, while having no direct biblical relevance. It gained prominence in the Middle Ages due to its association with Saint Genevieve, making it a symbol of protection for the city of Paris.
The name Genoveva is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Genoveva has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Genoveva' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1351st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1409th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2317th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3139th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5287th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9185th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9753rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Genoveva' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Genoveva"
Pronunciation
/ˌdʒɛnəˈveɪvə/
Origin
Old German
Etymology
The name Genoveva is derived from the Old German elements 'gen' meaning 'race' or 'family' and 'wefa' meaning 'woman' or 'wife'.
Meaning
woman of the family
Language Evolution
Genoveva, Genevieve, Genovefa
Historical Usage
Genoveva gained popularity in the early Middle Ages, particularly in France, where it became associated with Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris.
Variants & Derivatives
Genevieve, Genny, Gen
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Genoveva is seen as a unique and elegant name, though it is less common than its variant Genevieve.
Famous People
Genoveva de Brabante, a legendary figure in medieval literature, Genoveva Hartmann, a notable German politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Genoveva"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Genoveva"
"Genoveva" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1351st of 9107 | 589 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1409th of 9204 | 551 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2317th of 12526 | 437 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3139th of 19264 | 351 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5287th of 27321 | 256 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9185th of 35406 | 180 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9753rd of 30306 | 123 |
Regional Popularity of "Genoveva" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Genoveva" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
30.47% 721st/2366 |
61.38% 701st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
30.43% 716th/2353 |
75.95% 1175th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
95.80% 2328th/2430 |
38.94% 1111th/2853 |
72.43% 2010th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
82.26% 2865th/3483 |
46.45% 1634th/3518 |
39.09% 1581st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
57.12% 2967th/5194 |
37.28% 2355th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
66.44% 4859th/7313 |
62.05% 4631st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Genoveva"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Genoveva" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.