Total births
11
Girls' name · since 1999
Genesse
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Genesse, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1999–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Genesse sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 11 recorded since 1999.
Social Security Administration records show Genesse recorded 11 times among girls since 1999, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2008.
- 11 total births
- 1999–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 girls have been named Genesse since 1999, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 11
- total births
- 1999–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Genesse was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
6 babies were named Genesse in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Genesse's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Genesse's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Genesse at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1999
Genesse popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2008
- Peak year (1999)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Genesse by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Genesse's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Genesse births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genesse? ▼
11 babies have been named Genesse since 1999. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1999 with 6 births.
When was Genesse most popular? ▼
Genesse was most popular in the 1990s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
How long has the name Genesse been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Genesse since 1999 -- 10 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Genesse? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Genevieve, Genesis, Geneva, Gena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Genesse's data
- Genesse's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Genesse
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genesse
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Compare Genesse side by side: Genesse vs Genevieve Genesse vs Genesis Genesse vs Geneva
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1999–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Genesse: Baby Name Since 1999 - 11 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genesse. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Genesse draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.