Genisis: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	6	1	–	#10,804
1990s	163	16	+2617%	#4,171
2000s	276	28	+69%	#4,058
2010s	287	29	+4%	#3,625
2020s (to 2025)	121	20	-30%	#4,590

Decade

Girls

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#10,804

1990s

163

+2617%

#4,171

2000s

276

+69%

#4,058

2010s

287

+4%

#3,625

2020s (to 2025)

121

-30%

#4,590

The story of Genisis

Genisis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,614 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1988, 853 American babies have been named Genisis. Its peak came in 2011, when 43 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 Genisis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Genisis?

The median living Genisis is about 16 years old; half are between 9 and 24. An estimated 800 people named Genisis are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Genisis year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank
2025	14	#7,614
2024	18	#6,485
2023	26	#5,041
2022	15	#7,395
2021	19	#6,254
2020	29	#4,590
2019	28	#4,813
2018	28	#4,802
2017	20	#6,126
2016	30	#4,663
2015	22	#5,895
2014	26	#5,209
2013	31	#4,569
2012	39	#3,943
2011	43	#3,625
2010	20	#6,470
2009	29	#4,982
2008	37	#4,211
2007	24	#5,772
2006	31	#4,615
2005	35	#4,058
2004	28	#4,753
2003	21	#5,655
2002	22	#5,324
2001	20	#5,654
2000	29	#4,220
1995	15	#6,060
1990	7	#10,579
1985	–	–
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1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Genisis, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Genisis?

The median living Genisis is about 16 years old. Half of all living Genisiss are between 9 and 24 years old.

How many people named Genisis are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Genisis are alive in the United States, based on 853 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Genisis in 2025?

Genisis ranked #7,614 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Genisis?

853 babies have been named Genisis in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Genisis most popular?

Genisis peaked in 2011, when 43 newborns received the name.

Is Genisis a boy or girl name?

Genisis is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Genisis rising or falling?

Genisis is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Genisis popularity over time

The story of Genisis

How old are people named Genisis?

Genisis year by year

Frequently asked questions

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