Genever is an uncommon, unisex given name of Latin origin, meaning 'wine that is produced once a year'. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century and was often used for both boys and girls during this period.
The name Genever experienced periods of popularity and decline between 1900 and 1944, with notable peaks in the early 1910s, mid-1910s to early 1920s, and late 1920s. However, it never became exceptionally common, with no year surpassing 20 births. After the mid-1930s, its popularity significantly dwindled.