How Many People Are Named Genese?
Complete statistics for the name Genese: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Genese is a very rare feminine name with roots linked to the concept of genesis or birth. There are roughly 328 people living in the US with this name today, meaning only about 1 in 1,005,662 Americans share it. It's notable that the name peaked in 1980 with 101 births, and most bearers are now over 40.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and pioneering spirit. It's associated with individuals who are driven to forge their own path and embrace originality in everything they do.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 381 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Genese Through the Generations
Looking through the generations, Genese tells a fascinating story concentrated in a narrow window of time. Of the 381 total births ever recorded in the US, the vast majority landed between the late 1960s and early 1990s, with 1980 standing out as the clear peak at 101 births. Today's estimated 328 living bearers skew noticeably older, with 156 people (about 41%) already over 60 and another 220 falling between ages 30 and 60. That leaves just 5 bearers under 30, which means it's essentially vanished from modern baby name lists. The average age of someone named Genese sits at 57, reinforcing its identity as an older-generation pick. Globally, the name ranks #99,183 with around 4,760 bearers worldwide, and it's most commonly found outside the US in Haiti. This Haitian connection likely explains some of its mid-century American usage, as Caribbean immigration patterns influenced naming trends during that era. The trend remains stable but dormant, sitting comfortably between classic and modern without gaining new momentum.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Genese's French roots
📄 About the Name Genese
How Many People Have the Name Genese?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 103 people in the United States currently share the name Genese. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,217,954 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Genese a Common or Rare Name?
Genese is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Genese Mean?
Genese means "Birth or beginning" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Genese in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Genese Most Popular?
The name Genese reached peak popularity in 1980, with 101 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Genese?
Approximately 103 people named Genese live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 103. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,217,954 Americans.
Is Genese a rare name?
Genese is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,217,954 Americans has this name.
What does the name Genese mean?
Genese means "Birth or beginning" and comes from French origins.
Is Genese more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Genese are male and 100% are female.
When was Genese most popular?
Genese peaked in 1980 with 101 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.