Genesis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Genesis is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Genesis?
Genesis is spelled G-E-N-E-S-I-S. The name has 7 letters.
Genesis at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The word “Genesis” means “origin” or “beginning.”
- Origin
- The name “Genesis” is derived from the Greek word “genesis”, which means “origin” or “creation.”
- Pronunciation
- JEH-ne-sis · 3 syllables
Genesis Popularity in 2025
Rank#66
Recorded Births3,527
Rank#1,305
Recorded Births149
- Girls usage fell 11 places to #66 and recorded 322 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 160 places to #1,305 and recorded 34 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Genesis Mean?
The word “Genesis” means “origin” or “beginning.”
Origin: The name “Genesis” is derived from the Greek word “genesis”, which means “origin” or “creation.”
How Do You Pronounce Genesis?
PronunciationJEH-ne-sis
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Genesis?
- History
- “Genesis” has been used as a given name in modern times, particularly in English-speaking regions, influenced by religious and literary uses of the term.
Genesis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 3,527 | #66 |
| 2025 | Boys | 149 | #1,305 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,849 | #55 |
| 2024 | Boys | 183 | #1,145 |
| 2023 | Girls | 3,663 | #57 |
| 2023 | Boys | 206 | #1,053 |
| 2022 | Girls | 3,448 | #65 |
| 2022 | Boys | 210 | #1,049 |
| 2021 | Girls | 3,345 | #75 |
| 2021 | Boys | 230 | #968 |
| 2020 | Girls | 3,692 | #62 |
| 2020 | Boys | 279 | #822 |
| 2019 | Girls | 4,031 | #58 |
| 2019 | Boys | 244 | #897 |
| 2018 | Girls | 4,099 | #57 |
| 2018 | Boys | 211 | #981 |
| 2017 | Girls | 4,274 | #56 |
| 2017 | Boys | 103 | #1,575 |
| 2016 | Girls | 4,351 | #58 |
| 2016 | Boys | 99 | #1,618 |
| 2015 | Girls | 4,168 | #65 |
| 2015 | Boys | 93 | #1,677 |
| 2014 | Girls | 4,170 | #68 |
| 2014 | Boys | 65 | #2,116 |
When Was Genesis Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Girls
4,351 recorded births
National rank #58
2012 · Girls
4,309 recorded births
National rank #56
2013 · Girls
4,306 recorded births
National rank #55
2017 · Girls
4,274 recorded births
National rank #56
Where Genesis Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #26 | 626 |
| MD | #29 | 95 |
| DE | #35 | 14 |
| NV | #38 | 42 |
| CA | #39 | 569 |
| GA | #43 | 153 |
| DC | #43 | 13 |
| AZ | #45 | 101 |