Genesis
Peaked at #55 nationally in 2013, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1964, Genesis has been recorded 96% of the time for girls and 4% of the time for boys.
Play with Genesis
Not quite the name you're after? Generate nicknames and more, based on Genesis.
Pick a style above and hit Generate to see AI-suggested nicknames.
Genesis — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#55
in 2013
Current rank
#55
in 2024
Years tracked
57
1964–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1964, Genesis reached its peak popularity for girls in 2013, ranking #55 nationally with 4,306 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #68 (2014) to #55 (2024) — a 19% improvement.
As of 2024, Genesis ranks #55 nationally for girls, with 3,835 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #55 | 3,835 |
| 2023 | #57 | 3,661 |
| 2022 | #65 | 3,448 |
| 2021 | #75 | 3,344 |
| 2020 | #62 | 3,692 |
| 2019 | #58 | 4,030 |
| 2018 | #57 | 4,098 |
| 2017 | #56 | 4,273 |
Genesis — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#827
in 2020
Current rank
#1149
in 2024
Years tracked
53
1970–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1970, Genesis reached its peak popularity for boys in 2020, ranking #827 nationally with 278 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2126 (2014) to #1149 (2024) — a 46% improvement.
As of 2024, Genesis ranks #1149 nationally for boys, with 182 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,149 | 182 |
| 2023 | #1,063 | 205 |
| 2022 | #1,053 | 209 |
| 2021 | #970 | 230 |
| 2020 | #827 | 278 |
| 2019 | #901 | 244 |
| 2018 | #981 | 211 |
| 2017 | #1,577 | 103 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Genesis most popular?
Genesis was most popular in 2013, when it ranked #55 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Genesis becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Genesis?
At least 93,541 babies have been recorded with the name Genesis in the US since 1964, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
Looking for more name ideas like Genesis? Try the Baby Name Generator or compare it against other names on the Name Trends hub.