UK girl's name
Geneve
From French origin, signifying "Geneva" or "juniper".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Geneve is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Geneve popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3998, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Geneve is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Geneve. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Geneve ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 girls were registered as Geneve.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Geneve as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3998
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Geneve mean?
Geneve is a feminine given name derived from the French name for the city of Geneva, which was originally known as Genava in ancient Roman times. The name has its origins in the Celtic Gaulish language and likely meant "estuary" or "mouth of the river".
The earliest recorded use of the name Geneve can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was used as a place name referring to the city of Geneva in Switzerland. Over time, the name evolved from its original Celtic roots and became associated with the French city's reputation as a center of diplomacy, banking, and cultural exchange.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Geneve was Geneve de Luzigny, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her role in negotiating a peace treaty between France and England during the Hundred Years' War.
Another notable figure with the name Geneve was Geneve Hecker (1520-1585), a German Protestant reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the spread of the Reformation movement in Germany.
In the 17th century, Geneve Arnauld (1612-1694) was a French theologian and philosopher who was a prominent figure in the Jansenist movement, a Catholic reform movement that emphasized original sin, divine grace, and predestination.
Fast forward to the 19th century, Geneve Woodworth (1812-1892) was an American educator and women's rights activist who founded the Woodworth Female Seminary in Pulaski, Tennessee, one of the earliest institutions of higher education for women in the United States.
Finally, in the 20th century, Geneve Galloway (1902-1992) was a Canadian politician and activist who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan and was a vocal advocate for women's rights and social justice issues.
While the name Geneve has its roots in the ancient Celtic language, its association with the city of Geneva and its reputation for diplomacy, culture, and intellectual exchange have contributed to its enduring popularity as a feminine given name throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Geneve by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Geneve was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3998 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Geneve
- Grace 79,208
- Georgia 48,838
- Gracie 18,387
- Georgina 15,599
- Gabriella 10,902
- Gemma 8,350
- Gabrielle 7,154
- Georgie 4,883
- Gabriela 3,300
- Genevieve 2,393
- Gracie-Mae 1,727
- Greta 1,283
FAQ
Geneve: questions and answers
How popular is the name Geneve in the UK right now?
In 2001, Geneve was ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Geneve most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Geneve in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Geneve?
From French origin, signifying "Geneva" or "juniper".
How many people are called Geneve in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Geneve across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.