Genesis
- Meaning
- Birth; origin; beginning
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- JEN-uh-sis
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What does Genesis mean?
Genesis means “Birth; origin; beginning”.
Genesis comes from a Greek word meaning “birth” or “origin.” It is also the title of the first book of the Bible, which tells of creation and includes the stories of Adam and Eve and Noah. Its biblical connection is therefore to a book and its themes, rather than to a person called Genesis.
The word also has an everyday meaning: the beginning or formation of something. That gives families a choice of associations, whether they are drawn to faith, a new chapter, or the idea of a beginning. In English, Genesis is pronounced JEN-uh-sis, and Gen is a possible short form. The name is used for both boys and girls, with the US figures on this page showing how that use differs rather than treating the word as exclusively feminine.
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How popular is Genesis?
United States · 2025Explore how often Genesis is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #66 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Genesis
- 3,527 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 8.4% Fewer than 2024
Genesis over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,305 | 149 |
| 2025 | Girls | #66 | 3,527 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,146 | 183 |
| 2024 | Girls | #55 | 3,849 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,055 | 206 |
| 2023 | Girls | #57 | 3,663 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,050 | 210 |
| 2022 | Girls | #65 | 3,448 |
| 2021 | Boys | #970 | 230 |
| 2021 | Girls | #75 | 3,345 |
| 2020 | Boys | #824 | 279 |
| 2020 | Girls | #62 | 3,692 |
| 2019 | Boys | #901 | 244 |
| 2019 | Girls | #58 | 4,031 |
| 2018 | Boys | #981 | 211 |
| 2018 | Girls | #57 | 4,099 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,577 | 103 |
| 2017 | Girls | #56 | 4,274 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,621 | 99 |
| 2016 | Girls | #58 | 4,351 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,683 | 93 |
| 2015 | Girls | #65 | 4,168 |
| 2014 | Boys | #2,126 | 65 |
| 2014 | Girls | #68 | 4,170 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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