Genessa
Every Genessa since 1974 — 476 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Genessa
Genessa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,783 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 476 American babies have been named Genessa. Its peak came in 2014, when 18 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 Genessa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Genessa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,783 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,055 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,697 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,569 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,442 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,855 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,456 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,140 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,703 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,812 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,898 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,945 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,554 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,891 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,806 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,078 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,371 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,139 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,638 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,463 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,155 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,188 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,501 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,235 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,016 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,878 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,613 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,041 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Genessa in 2025?
Genessa ranked #13,783 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Genessa?
476 babies have been named Genessa in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Genessa most popular?
Genessa peaked in 2014, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Genessa a boy or girl name?
Genessa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Genessa rising or falling?
Genessa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.