Holding steady.
Popularity of Genese since 1923
Babies named Genese per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 171 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Genese is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1923. It reached its highest usage in 1980, when it was most popular. Despite its peak, the name has remained uncommon and was recorded in 2025 with a stable trajectory. Its meaning is often linked to the Greek-derived Eugene, meaning 'well-born', suggesting a modern coinage or variant. Though Genese has no widely known bearers, its sound fits alongside other vintage feminine names like Renee and Denise. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, indicating its dispersed but sparse usage across the country.
Genese likely arose as a feminine variant of Eugene, which derives from the Greek name Eugenios, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'. It may also be a respelling of Ginese or a creative modern coinage. The name saw modest use in the United States, particularly in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gen, Genny
Variants: Ginese, Geneese
Sibling names for Genese
Names that share Genese's style, for a brother or sister.
