Genie
A male given name, diminutive of Eugene and pet form of Gene
Every Genie since 1880 — 2,910 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Genie
Genie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,784 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,910 American babies have been named Genie — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1982, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Genie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Genie 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 | 6 | #13,784 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,108 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,998 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,075 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,922 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,372 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,716 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,145 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,426 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,393 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,609 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,250 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,073 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,577 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,782 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,206 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,771 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,750 | — | — |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,893 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,237 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,195 | — | — |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,283 | — | — |
| 1985 | 36 | #2,673 | — | — |
| 1980 | 43 | #2,292 | — | — |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,190 | — | — |
| 1970 | 27 | #2,666 | — | — |
| 1965 | 34 | #2,007 | — | — |
| 1960 | 43 | #1,732 | — | — |
| 1955 | 29 | #1,993 | — | — |
| 1950 | 40 | #1,460 | — | — |
| 1945 | 41 | #1,253 | — | — |
| 1940 | 21 | #1,761 | — | — |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,626 | — | — |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,469 | — | — |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,320 | — | — |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,794 | 6 | #3,999 |
| 1915 | 15 | #2,083 | — | — |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,370 | — | — |
| 1905 | 9 | #1,347 | 6 | #1,151 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,490 | 6 | #1,223 |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,238 | — | — |
| 1890 | 16 | #678 | 5 | #1,059 |
| 1885 | 12 | #640 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #866 | — | — |
Famous people named Genie
- Genie Celebrity · b. 1957
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Genie mean?
A male given name, diminutive of Eugene and pet form of Gene
How popular is the name Genie in 2025?
Genie ranked #13,784 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 Genie?
2,910 babies have been named Genie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Genie most popular?
Genie peaked in 1982, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Genie a boy or girl name?
Genie is used for both: about 94% of babies named Genie have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Genie rising or falling?
Genie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Genie?
Well-known people named Genie include Genie (celebrity).