Genesis
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Birth; Origin
Background: The name Genesis originates from the Greek word 'génesis,' meaning 'birth' or 'origin.' This term was later adopted into Latin, where it retained the same meanings, reflecting the concept of beginnings or the start of something new.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#401
Total births
93,541
Most popular decade
2010s
(124,926 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+13 ranks)
Years in Top 100
17
First recorded year
1964
Gender usage
3.8% male
96.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1970
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,231
- Peak year
- 2020
- Peak year births
- 278
- Peak rank
- #825
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 182
- Recent rank
- #1,147
Female
- First year
- 1964
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #6,767
- Peak year
- 2016
- Peak year births
- 4,351
- Peak rank
- #58
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,835
- Recent rank
- #55
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).