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How Many People Are Named Genesis?
Estimated people named Genesis living in the U.S. today
92,232
Gender distribution
4% male · 96% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 93,541
- Peak year: 2016 (4,450 births)
- Estimated living today: 92,232
Genesis by age group — who carries the name today?
Genesis popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Genesis
Genesis has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 93,541 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 92,232 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,706 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Genesiss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Genesis in the US?
An estimated 92,232 people named Genesis are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Genesis rare — about 1 in 3,706 Americans.
Is Genesis a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Genesis is 4% male and 96% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Genesis most popular?
Genesis peaked in 2016, when 4,450 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Genesis?
Genesis ranks #580 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).