Genesis
Genesis is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Creation, origin, or birth.
Origin and history
Genesis is a name of Greek origin meaning 'birth' or 'origin', taken directly from the name of the first book of the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament. Historically used as a vocabulary word and religious title, it gained significant popularity as a modern given name in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it ranks among the top 100 most popular names for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
93,578 babies in the United States have been named Genesis since 1880. It ranks #395 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #59.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.2 %)
- TX (18 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- FL (7 %)
- GA (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 278 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,121 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,685 |
| 2000-2010 | 21,434 |
| 2010-2019 | 40,524 |
| 2020-2029 | 21,524 |
Famous people named Genesis
- Genesis Rodriguez: Actress
- Genesis Lynea: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Gen, Genny, Genni
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Greek word for 'origin', which was used as the title for the first book of the Septuagint.
- Genesis entered the top 100 U.S. girls' names in the 2000s, reflecting a broader trend toward modern spiritual word names.