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Worldwide Name Statistics

Genesis

Ranked #544 - 1 in 84,023 people
US

Most common in

United States

95k bearers

World total

95,212

estimated living bearers

Global rank

#544

worldwide

Country breakdown

United States95k
Worldwide
~95k
rank #544
Rarity
1 in 84,023
of people globally
Gender split
4/96
male / female %
Countries covered
1
~95k in US

About the name Genesis

There are an estimated 95,212 people named Genesis alive worldwide today. That ranks Genesis at #544 globally, with the highest concentrations in United States.

In the United States, Genesis is held by approximately 95,212 people, ranking #544 among first names. That works out to roughly 29 per 100,000 Americans (or 1 in 3,486 U.S. residents).

Historically Genesis is used overwhelmingly as a female name (96.2% female).

Genesis appears in birth records going back to 1880. Use the chart below to see how its popularity has changed across decades, and the surname section to find common pairings.

Gender distribution

Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly female.

Male 3.8%Female 96.2%

Genesis popularity by year

U.S. births per year for Genesis, 1964 to 2025 (source: SSA name files).

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  1. 1964: 5
  2. 1969: 7
  3. 1970: 17
  4. 1971: 10
  5. 1972: 8
  6. 1973: 27
  7. 1974: 35
  8. 1975: 42
  9. 1976: 40
  10. 1977: 41
  11. 1978: 67
  12. 1979: 66
  13. 1980: 59
  14. 1981: 62
  15. 1982: 68
  16. 1983: 72
  17. 1984: 74
  18. 1985: 80
  19. 1986: 84
  20. 1987: 151
  21. 1988: 265
  22. 1989: 373
  23. 1990: 410
  24. 1991: 623
  25. 1992: 728
  26. 1993: 629
  27. 1994: 1,084
  28. 1995: 840
  29. 1996: 1,068
  30. 1997: 1,181
  31. 1998: 1,226
  32. 1999: 1,305
  33. 2000: 1,351
  34. 2001: 1,469
  35. 2002: 1,433
  36. 2003: 1,556
  37. 2004: 1,914
  38. 2005: 2,291
  39. 2006: 2,158
  40. 2007: 2,547
  41. 2008: 3,600
  42. 2009: 3,751
  43. 2010: 3,371
  44. 2011: 3,596
  45. 2012: 4,385
  46. 2013: 4,386
  47. 2014: 4,235
  48. 2015: 4,261
  49. 2016: 4,450
  50. 2017: 4,377
  51. 2018: 4,310
  52. 2019: 4,275
  53. 2020: 3,971
  54. 2021: 3,575
  55. 2022: 3,658
  56. 2023: 3,869
  57. 2024: 4,032
  58. 2025: 3,676

Frequently asked questions

How many people are named Genesis worldwide?

There are an estimated 95,212 people named Genesis alive worldwide today, ranking #544 globally.

Is Genesis a rare name?

Worldwide that works out to about 1 in 84,023 people. In the United States there are roughly 95,212 bearers, which is 1 in 3,486 Americans.

Is Genesis a boy or girl name?

Based on historical birth records, Genesis is used 3.8% male and 96.2% female.

Where does the name Genesis come from?

Who are famous people named Genesis?

Data sources

Every figure on this page is cited. See the methodology page for the full picture.

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