Geneva
Peaked at #106 nationally in 1920, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Geneva has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Geneva — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#106
in 1920
Current rank
#1603
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Geneva reached its peak popularity for girls in 1920, ranking #106 nationally with 2,467 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1368 (2014) to #1603 (2024) — a 15% drop.
As of 2024, Geneva ranks #1603 nationally for girls, with 130 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,603 | 130 |
| 2023 | #1,537 | 139 |
| 2022 | #1,491 | 146 |
| 2021 | #1,603 | 131 |
| 2020 | #1,434 | 152 |
| 2019 | #1,407 | 160 |
| 2018 | #1,400 | 160 |
| 2017 | #1,342 | 173 |
Geneva — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2019
in 1926
Last ranked
#4342
in 1968
Years tracked
35
1912–1968
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1912, Geneva reached its peak popularity for boys in 1926, ranking #2019 nationally with 16 babies given the name that year.
Geneva hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1968, when it stood at #4342.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | #4,342 | 5 |
| 1965 | #3,669 | 6 |
| 1949 | #3,892 | 5 |
| 1947 | #3,495 | 6 |
| 1945 | #3,488 | 5 |
| 1944 | #2,716 | 8 |
| 1942 | #2,790 | 8 |
| 1941 | #3,281 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Geneva most popular?
Geneva was most popular in 1920, when it ranked #106 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Geneva becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Geneva?
At least 88,940 babies have been recorded with the name Geneva in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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