Girl nameCurrently #55 in the USSteady
Genesis
//ˈdʒɛnəsəs//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20167 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Genesis's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Genesis's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Genesis |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 42 |
| 1976 | 40 |
| 1977 | 41 |
| 1978 | 67 |
| 1979 | 66 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1981 | 62 |
| 1982 | 68 |
| 1983 | 72 |
| 1984 | 74 |
| 1985 | 80 |
| 1986 | 84 |
| 1987 | 151 |
| 1988 | 265 |
| 1989 | 373 |
| 1990 | 410 |
| 1991 | 623 |
| 1992 | 728 |
| 1993 | 629 |
| 1994 | 1,084 |
| 1995 | 840 |
| 1996 | 1,068 |
| 1997 | 1,181 |
| 1998 | 1,226 |
| 1999 | 1,305 |
| 2000 | 1,351 |
| 2001 | 1,468 |
| 2002 | 1,433 |
| 2003 | 1,556 |
| 2004 | 1,914 |
| 2005 | 2,291 |
| 2006 | 2,158 |
| 2007 | 2,546 |
| 2008 | 3,600 |
| 2009 | 3,751 |
| 2010 | 3,371 |
| 2011 | 3,596 |
| 2012 | 4,385 |
| 2013 | 4,386 |
| 2014 | 4,234 |
| 2015 | 4,261 |
| 2016 | 4,450 |
| 2017 | 4,376 |
| 2018 | 4,309 |
| 2019 | 4,274 |
| 2020 | 3,970 |
| 2021 | 3,574 |
| 2022 | 3,657 |
| 2023 | 3,866 |
| 2024 | 4,017 |
Genesis through the decades
- Genesis peaked in 2016, when 4,450 babies were named Genesis in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Genesis has risen 19% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Genesis currently ranks #55 in the US and is holding steady.