Genovevo
A boy's name of Spanish origin with 50 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 50 babies have been named Genovevo in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Genovevo is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Genovevo is a boy's baby name of Spanish origin, the masculine form of Genoveva, itself derived from Genevieve — a name of Celtic and Germanic roots possibly meaning 'tribe woman' or 'woman of the people.' Genevieve was the patron saint of Paris who, legend holds, inspired the city to resist Attila the Hun's advance in 451 AD.
Genovevo is a name with deeply Latin American roots — traditional, resonant with Catholic heritage, and carrying the grandeur of a saint whose courage is woven into the history of Western civilization.
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Genovevo first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1916. Its appearance in the 1910s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Spanish classification suggests a path from spanish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Genovevo has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1916.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | #3904 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 17 | #3486 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 11 | #3756 | — |
| 1920s | 11 | #4239 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 6 | #3647 | — |
The Story of Genovevo
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1916, Genovevo is a name steeped in history. Boys named Genovevo are most likely born between 1916 and 1926.
How rare is Genovevo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Genovevo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1916, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1940s with 17 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Genovevo by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 1916–1951)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 | #3904 |
| 1948 | 5 | #3873 |
| 1946 | 6 | #3302 |
| 1941 | 6 | #3282 |
| 1932 | 6 | #3520 |
| 1931 | 5 | #3991 |
| 1926 | 5 | #4451 |
| 1922 | 6 | #4027 |
| 1916 | 6 | #3647 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–1951