Genesis
How to say it: JEN-uh-sis · /ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
From Greek 'genesis' meaning 'origin' or 'beginning'; also the title of the first book of the Bible.
Genesis was the 85th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,527 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 15% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #96 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #85 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,527 |
| Share of births | 1 in 939 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −15% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #96 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost unknown before recent decades, Genesis reached its height in the 2010s. Remaining near that high, a slight dip is likely in the years ahead.
What goes with it
Breathy and creative, spoken JEN uh sis. Destiny carries a similar spirit and Gen offers a shorter call.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Genesis is about 1 in 40.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Hebrew, Spanish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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- Genesis, Hyundai luxury vehicle brand
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