Gennie
Below 5 births
Below 5 births
About Gennie
Gennie is a feminine name that typically serves as a diminutive form of names like Genevieve, Genesis, or Jennifer. The name Genevieve has Celtic origins meaning 'tribe woman,' while Jennifer derives from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one.' Gennie offers a friendly, approachable alternative to these longer forms. The name has a vintage charm that recalls the early to mid-20th century when nickname forms were often used as given names. While never reaching significant popularity as a standalone name, Gennie has maintained a steady, if modest, presence over the decades. It carries a warm, unpretentious quality that combines classic appeal with casual friendliness.
Gennie is also given to boys.
Pronounced JEN-ee.
As of October 2026, Gennie ranked #16326 for girls in US births in 2002 and #4249 for boys in US births in 1960 SSA, peaked at #757 for girls in 1884 and #1202 for boys in 1902.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Gennie on lists
Famous Gennies
- Sara Genevieve "Gennie" JamesGirl
American actress
- Gennie JacksonGirl
singer of American group The Jackson Sisters
Gennie in pop culture
- Genesis "Gennie" WalkerGirl
character in British soap "Emmerdale"