Genever comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning "Juniper-flavored Dutch liquor or gin.".
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How popular is Genever?
1924peak year
Genever entered U.S. records in 1900, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1924, 20 babies received the name (ranked #2025). In the most recent decade it does not appear in national rankings. In total, around 240 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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