Genius

Boy name

Genius has been given to 34 babies in the U.S. since 2017. It peaked in 2022.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

2022 (11 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2017

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Genius.

34 babies since 1924

34 babies since 1988

34 babies since 1998

34 babies since 2003

34 babies since 2005

34 babies since 2005

34 babies since 2007

34 babies since 2007

How popular is the name Genius?

Genius has been given to 34 babies in the U.S. since 2017. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Genius peak?

Genius peaked in 2022, when 11 babies were given the name.

Is Genius a girl or boy name?

Genius is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Genius are boys).

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