Genevieve Roca

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Genevieve Roca — woman of the family
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Genevieve Roca 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 Roca: Alain Roca (born 1976), Cuban volleyball player Blas Roca (1908–1987), Cuban politician Joan Roca i Caball (1898-1976), Catalan politician Joan Roca i Fontané (b. 1964), Catalan gourmet chef Jordi Roca i Fontané (b. 1978), Catalan gourmet chef Josep Roca i Fontané (b. 1966), Catalan sommelier Julio Argentino Roca (1843–1914), President of Argentina from 1980 to 1986 and 1898 to 1904 Julio Argentino Pascual Roca (1873–1942), Vice President of Argentina from 1932 to 1938, and son of President Roca Ulysease Roca (d. 2020), Belizean crime victim Vladimiro Roca (1942–2023), Cuban dissident 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: Roca

Spanish

Alain Roca (born 1976), Cuban volleyball player Blas Roca (1908–1987), Cuban politician Joan Roca i Caball (1898-1976), Catalan politician Joan Roca i Fontané (b. 1964), Catalan gourmet chef Jordi Roca i Fontané (b. 1978), Catalan gourmet chef Josep Roca i Fontané (b. 1966), Catalan sommelier Julio Argentino Roca (1843–1914), President of Argentina from 1980 to 1986 and 1898 to 1904 Julio Argentino Pascual Roca (1873–1942), Vice President of Argentina from 1932 to 1938, and son of President Roca Ulysease Roca (d. 2020), Belizean crime victim Vladimiro Roca (1942–2023), Cuban dissident

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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 Roca

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 Roca:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Roca?
The surname Roca originates from Spanish. Alain Roca (born 1976), Cuban volleyball player Blas Roca (1908–1987), Cuban politician Joan Roca i Caball (1898-1976), Catalan politician Joan Roca i Fontané (b. 1964), Catalan gourmet chef Jordi Roca i Fontané (b. 1978), Catalan gourmet chef Josep Roca i Fontané (b. 1966), Catalan sommelier Julio Argentino Roca (1843–1914), President of Argentina from 1980 to 1986 and 1898 to 1904 Julio Argentino Pascual Roca (1873–1942), Vice President of Argentina from 1932 to 1938, and son of President Roca Ulysease Roca (d. 2020), Belizean crime victim Vladimiro Roca (1942–2023), Cuban dissident
What are the origins of the name Genevieve Roca?
The name Genevieve Roca combines two different traditions: the first name Genevieve has Germanic roots, while the surname Roca originates from Spanish.
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