Genesee
girl nameGenesee entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #5888 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#5888
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7449 |
| 1980s | #10411 |
| 1990s | #11901 |
| 2000s | #11938 |
| 2010s | #9841 |
| 2020s | #12200 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Genesee has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 300 people named Genesee are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Genesee alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Genesee in 2025?
- Genesee is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Genesee most popular?
- Genesee peaked in 1977, reaching #5888 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Genesee with classmates?
- Genesee will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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