Genie

Genie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /หˆdอกส’iหni/

Meaning and origin of Genie

  • A male given name, diminutive of Eugene and pet form of Gene
  • A female given name, diminutive of Eugenie and Eugenia

How popular is Genie?

6U.S. babies in 2025
#549peak rank (1883)
2,910babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,737 girls and 173 boys in the U.S. have been named Genie (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #549 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #919 in 1889. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Genie FAQ

What does the name Genie mean?

A male given name, diminutive of Eugene and pet form of Gene A female given name, diminutive of Eugenie and Eugenia

How popular is the name Genie?

Since 1880, 2,737 girls and 173 boys in the U.S. have been named Genie (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #549 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #919 in 1889. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Genie a boy or girl name?

Genie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,737 girls and 173 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.