Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Genesis.
National Rank (2025)
#66
All-Time Peak Rank
#55 (2013)
Total U.S. Births
93,578
Unisex Distribution3.8% Boy / 96.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Genesis Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Genesis
According to SSA data, Genesis achieved its highest historical rank of #55 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 4,351 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 15.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 57 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Genesis scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-15.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,351Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
18yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
57Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:12
1970s:278
1980s:1,121
1990s:8,685
2000s:21,434
2010s:40,524
2020s:21,524
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGe-ne-sis
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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