Genessy
Of Scandinavian origin, potentially meaning "strong, protective, and powerful".
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Genessy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Genessy today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Genessy births was 1997 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Genessy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Genessy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
1997
9 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2019 SSA rank
#16,360
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Genessy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Genessy from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 36 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Genessy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Genessy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Genessy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Genessys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Genessy
The name Genessy is believed to have its origins in Greek culture and language, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is thought to be a feminine variant of the Greek name "Genesis," which means "creation" or "beginning." This name is closely tied to the biblical book of Genesis, which describes the creation of the world and the origin of humanity.
In ancient Greek mythology, the concept of "genesis" was personified by the primordial deities Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky), who were believed to have given birth to the universe and all its inhabitants. The name Genessy may have been inspired by this mythological story of creation and used to honor the divine forces that brought about the world's beginnings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Genessy can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. In his dialogues, Plato discusses the concept of "genesis" and its relation to the formation of the universe and the nature of existence.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Genessy. One such figure was Genessy of Carthage (c. 210 AD - 258 AD), a Christian martyr who was executed during the Decian persecution for refusing to renounce her faith. Her unwavering devotion and sacrifice made her a revered figure in early Christian history.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Genessy of Clermont (c. 1050 - 1124), a French noblewoman and crusader who accompanied her husband on the First Crusade to the Holy Land. Her courage and determination during the arduous journey were widely celebrated in medieval chronicles.
In the realm of literature, Genessy de Navarre (1492 - 1549) was a renowned French poet and writer during the Renaissance period. Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were highly influential and earned her a place among the literary luminaries of her time.
During the colonial era, Genessy Winthrop (1598 - 1676) was a notable figure in the early settlement of New England. As the wife of the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, John Winthrop, she played a vital role in shaping the social and cultural fabric of the nascent English colonies in North America.
In more recent times, Genessy Kapoor (1924 - 2008) was a prominent Indian artist and sculptor known for her avant-garde works that blended traditional Indian themes with modern aesthetics. Her contributions to the world of art were widely celebrated, and she received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
People
Genessy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Genessy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Genessy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Genessy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Genessy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Genessy a common name?
We classify Genessy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Genessy most popular?
The single biggest year for Genessy was 1997, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Genessy is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Genessy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Genessy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Genessy in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Genessy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Genessy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Genessy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Genessy as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.