Genesis
Genesis is derived from the Greek word meaning 'origin' or 'birth,' and is also the name of the first book of the Bible, symbolizing new beginnings and creation. It carries profound spiritual and philosophical significance as a name representing the start of all things.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,459. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,513
- 2012: 4,309
- 2013: 4,306
- 2014: 4,170
- 2015: 4,168
- 2016: 4,351
- 2017: 4,274
- 2018: 4,099
- 2019: 4,031
- 2020: 3,692
- 2021: 3,345
- 2022: 3,448
- 2023: 3,663
- 2024: 3,849
- 2025: 3,527
- 2026 (projected): 3,459
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s
- •Strong religious and philosophical meaning may appeal to spiritual families
- •Works well across different cultural backgrounds
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Statistics
93,578
Total births since 1880
2016
Peak year
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