How old is someone named Genesis?
The average Genesis is 14 years old.
Half of all living Genesises are between 7 and 19.
When was Genesis popular?
Genesis has been rising for years and peaked in 2016, so most Genesises are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 353 | 330 |
| 1980s | 1,288 | 1,200 |
| 1990s | 9,094 | 8,900 |
| 2000s | 22,070 | 22,000 |
| 2010s | 41,646 | 41,000 |
| 2020s | 22,781 | 23,000 |
How many Genesises are still alive?
About 96,000 Genesises are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 97,000 babies named Genesis since 1964.
Nearly every Genesis ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Genesis?
About half of living Genesises are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z 38%
- Gen Alpha 55%
Is Genesis an old name?
No. Genesis is one of the youngest names around: younger than 86 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Genesis will be 28 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Genesis a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 96.3% of living Genesises are women.
Names the same age as Genesis
NAME TWIN
Genesis's name twin is Josiah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Josiah's age curve is the closest match to Genesis's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Genesis
How old is the average Genesis?
The average Genesis in the US is 14 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Genesis?
About 96,000 Genesises are alive in the US today, out of roughly 97,000 babies given the name since 1964.
When was the name Genesis most popular?
In 2016, when about 4,500 baby girls were named Genesis.
Is Genesis a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 55% of living Genesises are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this