Genevieve Meier

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Genevieve Meier — woman of the family
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Genevieve Meier is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Genevieve is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Genevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female name of "Celtic or Germanic origin, possibly from the Germanic name Kenowefa [Latinized as Genoveva], meaning kin, 'race' or 'tribe', and wefa, 'woman'". Genevieve can also mean "woman of the family". The surname Meier: Meier (German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ̯ɐ] ) is a variant of the German surname Meyer. Adolf Meier (1902–1949), Swiss athlete Albert Meier, Swiss footballer Alexander Meier (born 1983), German footballer Andre Meier (born 1965), Swiss footballer Andreas Meier (born 1962), Swiss businessman, agricultural engineer, oenologist and politician Anne-Gudrun Meier-Scherling (1906–2002), German lawyer Annelies Meier, Swiss orienteering competitor Annemarie Sylvia Meier (born 1957), German chess master Arnd Meier (born 1973), German race car driver August Meier (1923–2003), American historian Barbara Meier (. Genevieve is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Genevieve reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Genevieve

Meaning: woman of the family

Germanic

Genevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female name of "Celtic or Germanic origin, possibly from the Germanic name Kenowefa [Latinized as Genoveva], meaning kin, 'race' or 'tribe', and wefa, 'woman'". Genevieve can also mean "woman of the family".

Surname: Meier

English

Meier (German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ̯ɐ] ) is a variant of the German surname Meyer. Adolf Meier (1902–1949), Swiss athlete Albert Meier, Swiss footballer Alexander Meier (born 1983), German footballer Andre Meier (born 1965), Swiss footballer Andreas Meier (born 1962), Swiss businessman, agricultural engineer, oenologist and politician Anne-Gudrun Meier-Scherling (1906–2002), German lawyer Annelies Meier, Swiss orienteering competitor Annemarie Sylvia Meier (born 1957), German chess master Arnd Meier (born 1973), German race car driver August Meier (1923–2003), American historian Barbara Meier (.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Genevieve is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Genevieve by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Genevieve Meier

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Genevieve Meier:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Genevieve?
The first name Genevieve originates from Germanic. Genevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female name of "Celtic or Germanic origin, possibly from the Germanic name Kenowefa [Latinized as Genoveva], meaning kin, 'race' or 'tribe', and wefa, 'woman'". Genevieve can also mean "woman of the family".
When was Genevieve most popular?
The name Genevieve reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Meier?
The surname Meier originates from English. Meier (German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ̯ɐ] ) is a variant of the German surname Meyer. Adolf Meier (1902–1949), Swiss athlete Albert Meier, Swiss footballer Alexander Meier (born 1983), German footballer Andre Meier (born 1965), Swiss footballer Andreas Meier (born 1962), Swiss businessman, agricultural engineer, oenologist and politician Anne-Gudrun Meier-Scherling (1906–2002), German lawyer Annelies Meier, Swiss orienteering competitor Annemarie Sylvia Meier (born 1957), German chess master Arnd Meier (born 1973), German race car driver August Meier (1923–2003), American historian Barbara Meier (.
What are the origins of the name Genevieve Meier?
The name Genevieve Meier combines two different traditions: the first name Genevieve has Germanic roots, while the surname Meier originates from English.
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