Jenevieve
About Jenevieve
Jenevieve is a variant spelling of the classic French name Genevieve, which derives from the Germanic name Genovefa, meaning 'woman of the tribe' or 'tribe woman.' This alternative spelling maintains the elegant sound of the original while offering a slight modernization with the initial 'J' instead of 'G.' The name carries rich historical significance, as Saint Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris, believed to have saved the city through prayer during Attila the Hun's invasion. While less common than the traditional Genevieve spelling, Jenevieve offers the same feminine charm and sophisticated sound with a subtly distinctive quality. The name has timeless appeal with its flowing syllables and romantic French heritage.
Pronounced jen-uh-VEEV.
As of October 2026, Jenevieve ranked #2419 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2134 in 2019.
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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,568 | 69 | 38.6 |
| 2015 | #2,600 | 69 | 38.7 |
| 2016 | #2,510 | 72 | 40.6 |
| 2017 | #2,802 | 61 | 35.3 |
| 2018 | #2,796 | 61 | 35.9 |
| 2019 | #2,134 | 88 | 52.4 |
| 2020 | #2,510 | 69 | 42.7 |
| 2021 | #2,497 | 71 | 43.3 |
| 2022 | #2,284 | 82 | 50 |
| 2023 | #2,144 | 89 | 55.5 |
| 2024 | #2,485 | 72 | 44.4 |
| 2025 | #2,419 | 74 | 46 |
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