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Genuine

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEN-yoo-in /ˈdʒɛn.ju.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: Genuine is an English word ('authentic, real, sincere') used as a rare virtue-style given name. It is not a traditional personal name; we note this honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A heartfelt virtue-name: Genuine means 'authentic, true' (said 'JEN-yoo-in') — a sincere, modern pick. Not a traditional name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningGenuine is an English word ('authentic, real, sincere') used as a rare virtue-style given name. It is not a traditional personal name; we note this honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#12884 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419972024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Genuine is an English word meaning 'authentic, real, sincere', occasionally chosen as a virtue-style given name. It carries no long naming tradition; we note this honestly. A warm, three-syllable pick (said 'JEN-yoo-in').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, virtue-style, and sincere.

Did you know? Genuine is an English word — 'authentic, sincere' — used as a rare virtue-style name (said 'JEN-yoo-in'). It's not a traditional name, which we note honestly.
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Genuine — English virtue word name; noted honestly

Variations

Genuwine

Nicknames

GenGene

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Genuine mean?

Genuine is an English word meaning 'authentic, real, sincere', used as a virtue name. It is not a traditional name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Genuine?

It's said JEN-yoo-in /ˈdʒɛn.ju.ɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Genuine a boy or girl name?

Genuine is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Genuine?

Genuine is a very rare name in the U.S.

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