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Why parents love Genesis- The meaning beginning/origin feels profoundly hopeful for a new life.
- It's the first book of the Bible — impossible to miss the spiritual weight.
- Three syllables with a strong, distinctive sound: JEN-eh-sis.
- It's especially beloved in Latino communities — cultural resonance matters.
- No other name in the top 100 is also the name of a book of the Bible.
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The vibe of Genesis
beginningbiblicalboldhopefulmodernpowerfulcreativedeclarative
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Origin & history of Genesis
Greek γένεσις (genesis, origin/beginning/birth)
→ Latin Genesis
→ English Genesis
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Greek roots
Genesis comes from the Greek genesis, meaning origin, creation, or beginning. It's the title of the first book of the Bible, which opens with the words In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. As a given name, Genesis emerged in the late 20th century and has become particularly popular in Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. The name entered the US top 100 in 2005 and has remained there. It appeals to parents who want a word-name with both biblical authority and a sense of hope and new creation. The rock band Genesis (formed 1967) also keeps the word culturally visible.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Greek word; modern given-name usage began in the late 20th century, primarily in US Latino communities.
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Today
Genesis remains a beloved choice, ranking #61 in the US. 93,541 babies have been named Genesis since 1964.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Genesis?
2016
peak year
The name Genesis reached its peak in 2016, with 4,351 registrations (ranked #58). The name has actually been around since 1964 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has settled at inside the top hundred (#61) today, averaging about 4,075 new babies per year. Genesis's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 93,541 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
4,351
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #58)
(ranked #58)
4,075
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
40,750
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
93,541
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Genesis6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Genesis's Life Path 1 is the pioneer's number — the most fitting possible vibration for a name that literally means the beginning. People named Genesis tend to be originals, self-starters, and creators. They don't follow paths; they create them.
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Born creator✦
Self-starting pioneer◈
Makes her own path◎
Original in everything♡
The beginning of something newG7
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N5
E5
S1
I9
S1
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
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Personality of Genesis❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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Famous people named GenesisClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Genesis (band)
Legendary British rock band featuring Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins.
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Genesis Rodriguez
Venezuelan-American actress known for Big Hero 6 and Identity Thief.
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Genesis (Bible)
The first book of the Bible, containing the creation narrative.
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Sega Genesis
Iconic 1990s video game console that defined a generation of gaming.
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Genesis Motors
Korean luxury automobile brand.
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Serenity
Both are abstract-noun names that have become popular in the 21st century.
Nevaeh
Same creative, modern naming spirit — Nevaeh is heaven spelled backwards.
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Numerology life path calculatorEnter any full name and date of birth to discover the life path number — a core numerological indicator of personality, purpose and destiny.
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