Genesis first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Genesis has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Genesis

A feminine name of Greek origins meaning "origin" or "beginning".

Popularity of Genesis by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Genesis is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 96% of people named Genesis being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 3,651 female babies and 205 male babies born with the name Genesis.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 205 baby boys were named Genesis in 2023, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 205 3,651
2022 209 3,427
2021 228 3,335
2020 277 3,682
2019 242 4,025
2018 211 4,091
2017 102 4,270
2016 98 4,350
2015 93 4,167
2014 65 4,166
2013 80 4,304
2012 76 4,305
2011 83 3,513
2010 68 3,303
2009 82 3,669
2008 77 3,523
2007 61 2,485
2006 70 2,088
2005 67 2,224
2004 56 1,858
2003 63 1,493
2002 61 1,372
2001 51 1,417
2000 48 1,303
1999 61 1,244
1998 41 1,184
1997 34 1,148
1996 40 1,028
1995 44 796
1994 42 1,042
1993 47 582
1992 42 686
1991 39 584
1990 19 391
1989 51 322
1988 18 247
1987 13 138
1986 20 64
1985 11 69
1984 13 61
1983 9 63
1982 13 55
1981 11 51
1980 8 51
1979 12 54
1978 12 55
1977 10 31
1976 8 32
1975 7 35
1974 10 25

The history of the first name Genesis

The name Genesis originates from the Greek word 'genesis', which translates to 'origin' or 'beginning'. It is derived from the Greek verb 'genesthai', meaning 'to be born or come into existence'. The name gained significance in the Judeo-Christian tradition as the title of the first book of the Old Testament, which narrates the creation of the world and the origin of human life.

In the Hebrew Bible, the Book of Genesis lays out the foundation for the entire Biblical narrative, encompassing stories like the creation of the world, the Garden of Eden, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The name Genesis became associated with the concepts of birth, creation, and new beginnings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Genesis can be found in the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who used the term 'genesis' to refer to the process of coming into being or the origin of something. However, the name Genesis itself was not commonly used as a personal name until much later.

In the 16th century, during the Protestant Reformation, the name Genesis began to gain popularity among English Puritans who drew inspiration from the Bible for naming their children. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Genesis as a given name was in 1558, when an English Puritan named their daughter Genesis.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Genesis:

  1. Genesis P-Orridge (1950-2020), an English singer-songwriter, musician, and visual artist, known for their work in the industrial and avant-garde music genres.
  2. Genesis Almelor (born 1996), a Filipino-American singer and actress who rose to fame as a contestant on the reality show "The X Factor USA" in 2012.
  3. Genesis Rodriguez (born 1987), an American actress known for her roles in movies like "Man on a Ledge", "Tusk", and the television series "Time After Time".
  4. Genesis Villella (born 1995), an American gymnast who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
  5. Genesis Servania (born 1991), a Filipino professional boxer who has held multiple lightweight titles.

The name Genesis has transcended its biblical origins and has gained popularity across various cultures and religions, symbolizing new beginnings, creation, and the potential for growth and transformation.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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