Genice
A feminine name derived from the French word "genet" meaning broom shrub.
Name Census estimates that about 592 living Americans carry the first name Genice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Genice today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Genice births was 1960 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Genice. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
592
~ 1 in 578,977 Americans
Peak year
1960
33 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
2007 SSA rank
#18,574
Tracked since 1921
Census
Genice in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 605 people with the first name Genice, which placed it at #17,970 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#17,970
National first-name rank
People counted
605
605 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
51.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Genice
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Genice is Black at 51.7%. The next largest groups are White (34.2%) and Hispanic (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Genice described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Genice at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American51.7% · 313
- White34.2% · 207
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 43
- Two or more races3.6% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 9
Popularity
Genice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Genice from the 1920s through to the 2000s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 215 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Genice by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Genice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Genices live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Alabama, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Genice, while Texas, Mississippi, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Genice
The name Genice has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the word "genos," which means "race" or "family." The name was likely first used during the classical period of ancient Greece, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th century BC.
Genice was not a common name in ancient Greece, and there are no known references to it in any major historical texts or religious scriptures from that time period. However, it is believed to have been used as a name, particularly among the upper classes of Greek society, who placed a strong emphasis on familial lineage and ancestry.
The earliest recorded example of the name Genice dates back to the 1st century AD. A woman named Genice is mentioned in a Greek inscription found in the ancient city of Ephesus, which was located in modern-day Turkey. The inscription suggests that she was a prominent figure in the local community.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Genice. One of the earliest was Genice of Carthage, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was executed for her faith during the Roman persecution of Christians.
Another notable Genice was Genice of Constantinople, a Byzantine noble who lived in the 6th century AD. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of various religious institutions in the city.
In the Middle Ages, there was Genice of Pisa, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. She was involved in the political affairs of the city-state of Pisa and played a role in its conflicts with neighboring cities.
During the Renaissance period, there was Genice Borghese, an Italian painter who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her portraits of members of the noble Borghese family.
In more recent history, there was Genice Grandval, a French actress who lived in the 18th century. She was a prominent figure in the Parisian theatre scene and performed in numerous plays and productions.
While the name Genice has its roots in ancient Greece, it has been used sparingly throughout history. However, the few individuals who have borne this name have made notable contributions in various fields, including religion, politics, art, and the performing arts.
People
Genice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Genice as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Genice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Genice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 592 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Genice going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 578,977 US residents.
Is Genice a common name?
We classify Genice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 806 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Genice most popular?
The single biggest year for Genice was 1960, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Genice is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Genice in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 605 people with the name Genice, or 0.20 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #17,970 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Genice in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Genice?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Genice leans strongly female. 599 people counted with this name were female (98.7%), compared with 8 male bearers (1.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Genice?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Genice is Black at 51.7%. The next largest groups are White (34.2%) and Hispanic (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Genice most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Genice in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.7% (313 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Genice in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Genice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Genice in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Genice still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Genice in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Genice can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Genice?
See how many Americans are named Genice on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.