Genesis
Boy name · #1308 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Genesis? In official American birth records, Genesis has been tracked continuously since 1970, giving it 55 years of documented American history.
Genesis is currently the #1308 boy name in the United States — 149 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1677, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,081 boys born in 2025 was named Genesis.
Babies named Genesis per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 55-year story
Genesis first appears in the Social Security records in 1970, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2020, when 279 boys were named Genesis — good for #822 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Genesis against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Genesis in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Genesis is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Genesis will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Genesis is most common
Geography matters for names, and Genesis is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Genesis is most common in VA (0.3 per 1,000), GA (0.2 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Genesis is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Genesis
Statistically, parents drawn to Genesis tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Osiris, Giannis, Memphis, Mattias, and Niklaus.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Genesis | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 149 | #1305 |
| 2024 | 183 | #1145 |
| 2023 | 206 | #1053 |
| 2022 | 210 | #1049 |
| 2021 | 230 | #968 |
| 2020 | 279 | #822 |
| 2019 | 244 | #897 |
| 2018 | 211 | #981 |
| 2017 | 103 | #1575 |
| 2016 | 99 | #1618 |
| 2015 | 93 | #1677 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2116 |
| 2013 | 80 | #1794 |
| 2012 | 76 | #1891 |
| 2011 | 83 | #1755 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2010 |
| 2009 | 82 | #1809 |
| 2008 | 77 | #1874 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2185 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1919 |
| 2005 | 67 | #1889 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2102 |
| 2003 | 63 | #1870 |
| 2002 | 61 | #1851 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2050 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Genesis?
In official American birth records, the name Genesis first appeared in 1970 (over 55 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 55 years.
Is Genesis a popular boy name?
Genesis ranked #1308 among boys in 2025 with 149 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1677.
When was the name Genesis most popular?
Genesis peaked in 2020, when 279 American boys received the name (ranked #822 that year). Since 2020 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Genesis?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,081 newborn American boys was named Genesis. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.