Total births
853
Girls' name · since 1988
Genisis
853 babies named Genisis in U.S. Social Security records since 1988, with the highest year being 2011. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6499
- among girls today
- 853
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
Genisis currently ranks #6499 among girls' names in America, with 853 babies recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Genisis recorded 853 times among girls since 1988, holding rank #6499 nationally today, ahead of 63% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #6499 among girls today
- 853 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Genisis is currently the #6499 girls' name in America, more common than 63% of girls - 853 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6499
- among girls today
- 853
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
Genisis vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6499
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 63% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Genisis was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
43 babies were named Genisis in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Genisis compares
853 Top 35% higher than 65% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Genisis's all-time total is 123% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Genisis | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 853 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Genisis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Genisis splits its recorded history at 2007: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1988 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2011 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Genisis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#6,499
Active since
1988
Genisis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Genisis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Genisis's strongest decade.
287 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Genisis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
163 births
- 2000s
2000s
276 births
- 2010s
2010s
287 births
- 2020s
2020s
121 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 287 births (34% of all-time use).
How Genisis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Genisis's total volume
Genisis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Genisis by state
Where Genisis concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 154 | 18.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 108 | 12.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Genisis's total US births 18.1%
Even split
154 of 853 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genisis? ▼
853 babies have been named Genisis since 1988. It currently ranks #6499 among girls. The peak year was 2011 with 43 births.
When was Genisis most popular? ▼
Genisis was most popular in the 2010s decade with 287 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Genisis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Genisis are California (154 births), Texas (108 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Genisis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Genisis since 1988 -- 38 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Genisis? ▼
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 Genisis's data
- Genisis's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (287 total births) through the 2020s (121) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Genisiss (154 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Genisis
Nearby Names Like Genisis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genisis
Genevieve Girl
#165 125,131 births
Genesis Girl
#55 93,578 births
Geneva Girl
#1598 88,758 births
Gena Girl
#11130 12,824 births
Gene Girl
#15326 6,997 births
Compare Genisis side by side: Genisis vs Genevieve Genisis vs Genesis Genisis vs Geneva
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1988–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Genisis: #6499 Girls' Name - 853 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genisis. 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 Genisis 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 June 2026.