Girl · #17,292 in 2026

Genise

Name: Popularity of the name Genise in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Genise, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#17,292

Peak Rank

#1,811 (1960)

Total Babies

922

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1946

First Year

2009

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#1811

Peak Rank

922

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Genise

Genise first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1946, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 39 Genises were born — ranking #1,811 that year. As of 2026, Genise ranks #17,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 922 Genises have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Genise

Phonetically similar names — useful when Genise is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jenise
Genos
Jennys
Jennies
Gens
Jens
Genies
Johnnies
Ginas
Johnnys
Jenners
Jenice

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Genise

What does the name Genise mean?

Genise is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1946. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Genise in 2026?

In 2026, Genise ranks #17,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Genise most popular?

Genise reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #1,811 that year with 39 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Genise most popular?

Genise has historically been most popular in Georgia, Michigan, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Genise.

Is Genise a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Genise is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Genise?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Genise include Clyda, Willo, Marvine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Genise

Genise is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1946 and has accumulated 922 births in the dataset. Genise's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #1,811. Use the chart and map above to compare Genise's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.