Genie
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #536 in 1883
6 babies were named Genie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,880 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Genie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Genie, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Genie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGenie has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Genies, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1883, when it ranked #536. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGenie has climbed 1,880 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Genie
Genie is a girl name of French and Greek origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-nie”. US birth records list Genie for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 139 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1883, when it ranked #536 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 84 | 11,969 girls |
| 1890s | 54 | 18,615 girls |
| 1900s | 29 | 34,153 girls |
| 1910s | 18 | 57,143 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 87,336 girls |
| 1930s | 14 | 74,019 girls |
| 1940s | 26 | 38,521 girls |
| 1950s | 20 | 51,203 girls |
| 1960s | 18 | 54,437 girls |
| 1970s | 17 | 57,438 girls |
| 1980s | 22 | 44,823 girls |
| 1990s | 7.5 | 132,626 girls |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 265,957 girls |
| 2010s | 2.3 | 427,350 girls |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 359,281 girls |
Other spellings of Genie
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Genie
What is the origin of the name Genie?
Genie has French, Greek roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Genie a boy or girl name?
Genie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Genie?
Genie ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1883 (#536).