Genesys
Of Greek origin, meaning the "genesis" or beginning of life.
Name Census estimates that about 447 living Americans carry the first name Genesys. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Genesys today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Genesys births was 2008 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Genesys. 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.
People living today
447
~ 1 in 766,788 Americans
Peak year
2008
30 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,717
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Genesys: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Genesys from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 189 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Genesys remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Genesys 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 Genesys during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Genesys' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Genesys, while New York, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Genesys
The name Genesys is believed to originate from the Greek language, rooted in the word "genesis," which means "origin" or "creation." It has its roots in ancient Greek mythology and philosophy, where it was commonly associated with the concept of the beginning of the universe and the birth of all things.
In the realm of Greek mythology, the term "genesis" was often used to describe the creation stories and the origins of the gods and the cosmos. It was a central theme in the writings of ancient Greek philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle, who explored the nature of existence and the fundamental principles of the universe.
While the name Genesys does not have a long historical record, it is likely a modern variant or anglicized form of the Greek word "genesis." It may have been adopted as a given name in more recent times, possibly inspired by the philosophical and mythological significance of the word.
Historically, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Genesys, although their numbers are relatively small compared to more common names. One example is Genesys Aitchison, a British artist and sculptor born in 1948, known for her works exploring themes of nature and the human form.
Another individual with this name is Genesys Wick, an American singer-songwriter and musician born in 1992, who has gained recognition for her indie folk and Americana style of music.
In the realm of literature, there is a character named Genesys in the science fiction novel "The Andromeda Strain" by Michael Crichton, published in 1969. The character is an artificial intelligence system designed to analyze and respond to potential biological threats.
While the name Genesys is not as widespread as some other names, its connection to the concept of origin and creation in Greek philosophy and mythology has likely contributed to its adoption as a given name in more recent times, albeit with a relatively small number of recorded instances throughout history.
People
Genesys + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Genesys 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
Genesys: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Genesys?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 447 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Genesys 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 766,788 US residents.
Is Genesys a common name?
We classify Genesys as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 452 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Genesys most popular?
The single biggest year for Genesys was 2008, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Genesys is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Genesys a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Genesys 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.
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.