Genesis
From Ancient Greek γένεσις (génesis, “creation, beginning, origin”).
Every Genesis since 1964 — 97,244 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Genesis
Genesis is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #66 in 2025 with 3,527 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 97,244 American babies have been named Genesis. Its peak came in 2016, when 4,450 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Genesis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Genesis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,527 | #66 | 149 | #1,305 |
| 2024 | 3,849 | #55 | 183 | #1,146 |
| 2023 | 3,663 | #57 | 206 | #1,055 |
| 2022 | 3,448 | #65 | 210 | #1,050 |
| 2021 | 3,345 | #75 | 230 | #970 |
| 2020 | 3,692 | #62 | 279 | #824 |
| 2019 | 4,031 | #58 | 244 | #901 |
| 2018 | 4,099 | #57 | 211 | #981 |
| 2017 | 4,274 | #56 | 103 | #1,577 |
| 2016 | 4,351 | #58 | 99 | #1,621 |
| 2015 | 4,168 | #65 | 93 | #1,683 |
| 2014 | 4,170 | #68 | 65 | #2,126 |
| 2013 | 4,306 | #55 | 80 | #1,800 |
| 2012 | 4,309 | #56 | 76 | #1,899 |
| 2011 | 3,513 | #81 | 83 | #1,760 |
| 2010 | 3,303 | #89 | 68 | #2,024 |
| 2009 | 3,669 | #83 | 82 | #1,815 |
| 2008 | 3,523 | #95 | 77 | #1,880 |
| 2007 | 2,486 | #140 | 61 | #2,196 |
| 2006 | 2,088 | #169 | 70 | #1,926 |
| 2005 | 2,224 | #155 | 67 | #1,896 |
| 2004 | 1,858 | #184 | 56 | #2,112 |
| 2003 | 1,493 | #218 | 63 | #1,874 |
| 2002 | 1,372 | #228 | 61 | #1,855 |
| 2001 | 1,418 | #224 | 51 | #2,067 |
| 2000 | 1,303 | #247 | 48 | #2,100 |
| 1995 | 796 | #333 | 44 | #1,930 |
| 1990 | 391 | #590 | 19 | #3,218 |
| 1985 | 69 | #1,684 | 11 | #3,891 |
| 1980 | 51 | #2,050 | 8 | #4,651 |
| 1975 | 35 | #2,328 | 7 | #4,491 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,852 | 6 | #4,423 |
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Famous people named Genesis
- Genesis Rodriguez Actor · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Genesis mean?
From Ancient Greek γένεσις (génesis, “creation, beginning, origin”).
How popular is the name Genesis in 2025?
Genesis ranked #66 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,527 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Genesis?
97,244 babies have been named Genesis in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Genesis most popular?
Genesis peaked in 2016, when 4,450 newborns received the name.
Is Genesis a boy or girl name?
Genesis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Genesis rising or falling?
Genesis has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Genesis?
Well-known people named Genesis include Genesis Rodriguez (actor).