Declining since 2009, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Genessis since 1988
Babies named Genessis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 209 |
| 2000s | 390 |
| 2010s | 481 |
| 2020s | 120 |
Meaning & origin
Genessis first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988, a creative respelling of the biblical name Genesis. Its peak popularity came in 2009, after which its usage has been steadily declining. As of 2025, the name ranks 5,917th, with roughly 1 in 80,363 newborns receiving it. The variant is most popular in Texas, aligning with broader trends of distinctive spellings in the region. Despite its recent origin, Genessis fits a pattern of modern names inspired by virtue concepts and biblical themes, often favored for its spiritual undertones and contemporary feel.
Genessis is a respelling of Genesis, which is the name of the first book of the Bible, derived from the Greek word 'genesis' meaning 'origin, creation, birth'. While Genesis has been used as a given name since the 20th century, the variant Genessis likely emerged in the 1980s as part of a trend of creative spellings. It has been recorded in U.S. birth data since 1988.
Where Genessis is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gen, Ness, Genny
Variants: Genesis
Sibling names for Genessis
Names that share Genessis's style, for a brother or sister.
