Genesis Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: While primarily used for girls in the United States, Genesis is also used as a boy’s name, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries.

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A Deep Dive

Genesis Overview

Meaning

Beginning, creation

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Originates from the Greek word “génesis,” which means “creation” or “origin.”

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/

Popularity

The name was adopted into Latin and then into English

Ranked 65th most popular name in USA in 2022.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Cute, Religious and Spiritual, Modern, Unique

Associated Traits

Caring, spiritual, expressive, selfless

Name Day

June 13th
A Deep Dive

Genesis Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Génesis, Genessa, Jénesis

Common Nicknames

Genny, Gen, Ness

Diminutives

Genie, Nessie, Gena

Famous People

  • Genesis Rodriguez
    (Actress)
  • Genesis Lynea
    (Actress and Singer)
  • Genesis P-Orridge
    (Musician and Artist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Genesis"
    (Music Album)
  • "Neon Genesis Evangelion"
    (TV Series)
  • Genesis Device
    ("Star Trek: The Search for Spock," Film)
  • "Genesis"
    (Film)
  • Genesis
    ("Land of Confusion," Music Video)

Places

  • Genesis Township
    (Minnesota, USA)
  • Genesis Park
    (Charlotte, North Carolina, USA)
  • Genesis Centre
    (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
  • Genesis River
    (Alaska, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Genesis?

The meaning of Genesis is “beginning” or “creation.” This reflects its use to denote the start of something new or the creation of something unique and original.

What Is the Origin of The Name Genesis?

Genesis is a name of Greek origin that has been embraced widely in English-speaking cultures. It originates from the Greek word “génesis,” which means “creation” or “origin.” This term itself comes from “gígnesthai,” a verb meaning “to be born.” The name was adopted into Latin and then into English, capturing the essence of birth and inception. It was also used as the Greek translation of “Berēšīṯ,” the Hebrew word for “in the beginning.”

Genesis Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Genesis in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#752021#652022#572023
Top 3 Rankings#552013#562012#562017

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Genesis

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202357
(+8 from 2022)
3651
(+208 from 2022)
0.20872
202265
(+10 from 2021)
3443
(+102 from 2021)
0.19202
202175
(-13 from 2020)
3341
(-346 from 2020)
0.18648
202062
(-4 from 2019)
3687
(-340 from 2019)
0.20858
201958
(-1 from 2018)
4027
(-67 from 2018)
0.21947
201857
(-1 from 2017)
4094
(-177 from 2017)
0.22015
201756
(+2 from 2016)
4271
(-79 from 2016)
0.22608
201658
(+7 from 2015)
4350
(+182 from 2015)
0.22470
201565
(+3 from 2014)
4168
(+1 from 2014)
0.21365
201468
(-13 from 2013)
4167
(-138 from 2013)
0.21300
201355
(+1 from 2012)
4305
(-2 from 2012)
0.22333
201256
(+25 from 2011)
4307
(+794 from 2011)
0.22207
201181
(+8 from 2010)
3513
(+210 from 2010)
0.18130
201089
(-6 from 2009)
3303
(-366 from 2009)
0.16846
200983
(+12 from 2008)
3669
(+146 from 2008)
0.18118
200895
(+45 from 2007)
3523
(+1038 from 2007)
0.16914
2007140
(+29 from 2006)
2485
(+397 from 2006)
0.11741
2006169
(-14 from 2005)
2088
(-136 from 2005)
0.09988
2005155
(+29 from 2004)
2224
(+366 from 2004)
0.10958
2004184
(+34 from 2003)
1858
(+365 from 2003)
0.09208
2003218
(+10 from 2002)
1493
(+121 from 2002)
0.07441
2002228
(-4 from 2001)
1372
(-45 from 2001)
0.06947
2001224
(+23 from 2000)
1417
(+114 from 2000)
0.07153
2000247
(+7 from 1999)
1303
(+59 from 1999)
0.06529
1999254
(+6 from 1998)
1244
(+59 from 1998)
0.06390
1998260
(-4 from 1997)
1185
(+38 from 1997)
0.06113
1997256
(+26 from 1996)
1147
(+119 from 1996)
0.06008
1996282
(+51 from 1995)
1028
(+232 from 1995)
0.05362
1995333
(-63 from 1994)
796
(-246 from 1994)
0.04142
1994270
(+162 from 1993)
1042
(+460 from 1993)
0.05345
1993432
(-59 from 1992)
582
(-104 from 1992)
0.02952
1992373
(+61 from 1991)
686
(+102 from 1991)
0.03422
1991434
(+155 from 1990)
584
(+193 from 1990)
0.02872
1990589
(+53 from 1989)
391
(+69 from 1989)
0.01903
1989642
(+116 from 1988)
322
(+75 from 1988)
0.01616
1988758
(+340 from 1987)
247
(+109 from 1987)
0.01284
19871098
(+687 from 1986)
138
(+74 from 1986)
0.00736
19861785
(-106 from 1985)
64
(-5 from 1985)
0.00347
19851679
(+92 from 1984)
69
(+8 from 1984)
0.00374
19841771
(-56 from 1983)
61
(-2 from 1983)
0.00338
19831715
(+207 from 1982)
63
(+8 from 1982)
0.00352
19821922
(+106 from 1981)
55
(+4 from 1981)
0.00303
19812028
(+15 from 1980)
51
No change from 1980
0.00285
19802043
(-126 from 1979)
51
(-3 from 1979)
0.00286
19791917
(-93 from 1978)
54
(-1 from 1978)
0.00313
19781824
(+843 from 1977)
55
(+24 from 1977)
0.00335
19772667
(-182 from 1976)
31
(-1 from 1976)
0.00188
19762485
(-164 from 1975)
32
(-3 from 1975)
0.00204
19752321
(+514 from 1974)
35
(+10 from 1974)
0.00224
19742835
(+799 from 1973)
25
(+8 from 1973)
0.00160
19733634
(+2323 from 1972)
17
(+9 from 1972)
0.00109
19725957
(-822 from 1971)
8
(-2 from 1971)
0.00050
19715135
(-375 from 1970)
10
(-1 from 1970)
0.00057
19704760
(+1214 from 1969)
11
(+4 from 1969)
0.00060
19695974
(+793 from 1964)
7
(+2 from 1964)
0.00040
19680
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0
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0.0000
19670
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19660
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0
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0.0000
19650
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19646767
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00026
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19610
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0
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0.0000
19600
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0
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0.0000
19590
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0
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0.0000
19580
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0
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0.0000
19570
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0
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0.0000
19560
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0
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0.0000
19550
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0
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0.0000
19540
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0
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0.0000
19530
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0
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0.0000
19520
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0
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0.0000
19510
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0
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0.0000
19500
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0.0000
19490
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0.0000
19480
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19470
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19460
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19450
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19440
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19430
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19420
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19410
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19400
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19390
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19380
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19370
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19360
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19350
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19340
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19330
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19320
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19310
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19300
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19290
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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0.0000
19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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19020
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19010
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19000
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18990
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18980
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18970
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18960
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18810
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18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Genesis

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#492021#402022#402023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#272021#322022#222023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#872021#922022#842023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#602021#602022#502023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#392021#412022#262023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#652021#622022#532023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#902021#672022#662023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#502021#542022#362023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#552021#542022#352023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1042021#922022#702023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#242021#162022#152023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#832021#972022#762023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1382021#1272022#1652023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#812021#1282022#1182023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1992021#1822022#2192023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#902021#742022#672023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#572021#532022#402023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#982021#752022#682023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2062021#1842022#1962023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1032021#1342022#1352023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#702021#612022#772023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#842021#1192022#642023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1112021#1872022#1072023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#552021#512022#612023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1532021#632022#742023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3102021#2312022#3422023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#912021#992022#632023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#562021#702022#682023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#622021#1102022#132023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2872021#2172022#1902023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2902021#1732022#1752023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2342021#2072022#1552023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1282021#1642022#1272023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2042021#1762022#1972023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1442021#1262022#1022023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1032021#1762022#612023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1272021#1062022#1582023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#882021#692022#2212023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#662021#1912022#452023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1662021#1582022#1812023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#832021#792022#852023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1802019#1952020#1932022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3452019#3452021#3452022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2422018#2292021#1222023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2272020

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#892023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2172017

Popularity Rankings for Genesis in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#532020#572021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#582021#1182022#952023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1142019#1452020#1782021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3931999

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5802020#6052021#8642022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6302017#6222018#8602019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Genesis a Name for Boys or Girls?

Genesis is a gender-neutral name, although it is more commonly used for girls in many English-speaking countries. It has seen a rise in popularity for both genders, reflecting its broad appeal and significant meaning.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Genesis

  • Génesis
  • Genessa
  • Jénesis
  • Genny
  • Gen
  • Ness
  • Genie
  • Nessie
  • Gena

Genesis in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Genesis Rodriguez (Actress, born 1987): An American actress of Venezuelan and Cuban descent known for her roles in both telenovelas and American films. She has appeared in popular movies like "Man on a Ledge" and "Big Hero 6."
  • Genesis Lynea (Actress and Singer, born 1989): A Bermudian-born British performer recognized for her versatility in acting and singing. She is notable for her role in the UK television series "Casualty" and for her performances in theater productions.
  • Genesis P-Orridge (Musician and Artist, 1950–2020): A British musician and one of the pioneers of the industrial music genre, known for their work with bands like Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV. P-Orridge was also celebrated for their involvement in the avant-garde art scene.
  • "Genesis" (1983 Album by Genesis): This self-titled album by the rock band Genesis is one of their most successful, featuring hits like "Mama" and "That’s All." It showcases the band's shift towards a more commercial sound.
  • "Neon Genesis Evangelion" (1995 TV Series): A critically acclaimed Japanese anime series that revolutionized the mecha genre. It explores complex themes like existential angst, depression, and human evolution.
  • Genesis Device ("Star Trek: The Search for Spock," 1984 Film): Features the "Genesis Device," a key plot element in the Star Trek universe. The device is intended to reorganize matter to create habitable worlds but also has destructive capabilities.
  • "Genesis" (2018 Film): A British sci-fi film that delves into the themes of artificial intelligence and a dystopian future. It follows a reclusive scientist and an A.I. specialist as they struggle to manage the consequences of a new form of A.I.
  • Genesis ( "Land of Confusion," 1986 Music Video): This music video by the rock band Genesis is famous for its use of Spitting Image puppetry to depict political figures and celebrities of the 1980s, making a poignant comment on the state of the world.
  • Genesis Township (Minnesota, USA): A township in Minnesota known for its serene landscapes and small community living. It provides a quiet, rural setting for those seeking tranquility away from urban centers.
  • Genesis Park (Charlotte, North Carolina, USA): A community park in Charlotte, offering recreational facilities including playgrounds, walking trails, and sports fields. It serves as a vital green space for local residents.
  • Genesis Centre (Calgary, Alberta, Canada): A large multi-purpose community and sports facility that caters to the diverse needs of Calgary's northeast communities. It includes amenities for sports, events, and various community activities.
  • Genesis River (Alaska, USA): A remote river in Alaska known for its pristine condition and popularity among adventurers for fishing and rafting. It offers breathtaking natural scenery and a challenging environment for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Sibling Names for Genesis

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