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Genny

Girl name

Genny has been given to 1,299 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It peaked in 1971.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,299

Peak year

1971 (47 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1925

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Genny — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Pennygirl

101,003 babies since 1882
Jennygirl

92,706 babies since 1880
Kennyboy

52,479 babies since 1908
Bennyboy

49,144 babies since 1882
Dennyboy

15,819 babies since 1889
Lennyboy

9,035 babies since 1914

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Genny.

Sherondagirl

1,300 babies since 1961
Tahiragirl

1,298 babies since 1970
Neysagirl

1,288 babies since 1917
Lahomagirl

1,312 babies since 1911
Shalongirl

1,316 babies since 1961
Ronicagirl

1,280 babies since 1941
Anglegirl

1,279 babies since 1945
Kristeengirl

1,321 babies since 1944

Genny vs Sheronda ⚖Genny vs Tahira ⚖Genny vs Neysa ⚖Genny vs Lahoma ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Genny

Same era and popularity as Genny, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

SherondaKalishaTahiraJennell

Brothers

RahmanAthanasiosJassonTywan

FAQ

How popular is the name Genny?

Genny has been given to 1,299 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Genny peak?

Genny peaked in 1971, when 47 babies were given the name.

Is Genny a girl or boy name?

Genny is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Genny are girls).

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