Genese
girl nameGenese entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #1273 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#1273
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4769 |
| 1930s | #3480 |
| 1940s | #4308 |
| 1950s | #4738 |
| 1960s | #5201 |
| 1970s | #7946 |
| 1980s | #7780 |
| 1990s | #13238 |
| 2000s | #17168 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Genese are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Genese alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Genese in 2025?
- Genese is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Genese most popular?
- Genese peaked in 1980, reaching #1273 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Genese with classmates?
- Genese will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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