Geno
Every Geno since 1912 — 3,725 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Geno
Geno is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,728 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 3,725 American babies have been named Geno. Its peak came in 2023, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Geno stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Geno year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #2,728 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2,765 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,103 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,336 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,237 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2,480 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,160 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2,589 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,328 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,446 |
| 2015 | 54 | #2,393 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,284 |
| 2013 | 52 | #2,409 |
| 2012 | 48 | #2,570 |
| 2011 | 41 | #2,867 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2,699 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2,776 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,644 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,775 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2,420 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2,918 |
| 2004 | 37 | #2,806 |
| 2003 | 47 | #2,289 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2,838 |
| 2001 | 39 | #2,505 |
| 2000 | 47 | #2,149 |
| 1995 | 49 | #1,787 |
| 1990 | 45 | #1,763 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,188 |
| 1980 | 41 | #1,504 |
| 1975 | 30 | #1,676 |
| 1970 | 30 | #1,561 |
| 1965 | 26 | #1,536 |
| 1960 | 35 | #1,347 |
| 1955 | 19 | #1,810 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,062 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,250 |
| 1935 | 15 | #1,867 |
| 1930 | 34 | #1,224 |
| 1925 | 35 | #1,210 |
| 1920 | 32 | #1,286 |
| 1915 | 31 | #1,167 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Geno
- Geno Petriashvili Wrestler · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Geno in 2025?
Geno ranked #2,728 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Geno?
3,725 babies have been named Geno in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Geno most popular?
Geno peaked in 2023, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Geno a boy or girl name?
Geno is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Geno rising or falling?
Geno has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Geno?
Well-known people named Geno include Geno Petriashvili (wrestler).