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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JEE-nee //ˈdʒiːni//
Origin: English; Arabic
Meaning: English: a diminutive of Genevieve; Arabic: spirit or genie
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Genie is derived from the French name "Génie," which itself comes from the Latin "genius," meaning "spirit" or "guardian spirit." This Latin term has roots in the earlier Proto-Indo-European word "*genə-" which conveys the idea of birth or creation. The transition from Latin to French occurred during the medieval period, where the term evolved to encompass not just the notion of a spirit but also the idea of a creative force or inspiration.
The name Genie entered the English language through French influence, particularly during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which brought a wealth of French vocabulary into English usage. Historically, the concept of a "genius" has been significant in various cultures, often associated with divine inspiration or a guiding spirit.
In Roman mythology, a genius was considered a protective spirit assigned to individuals, families, or places. This idea was further popularized during the Renaissance when the term began to be associated with exceptional intellectual or creative ability.
The name Genie, while not widely used as a standalone name in historical texts, has been linked to various cultural narratives, including folklore and literature, where it often symbolizes creativity and inspiration. In terms of cultural resonance, the name Genie has been associated with various figures in literature and mythology, including the famous genie from the Arabian Nights, which has contributed to its enchanting connotations.
The name also evokes a sense of whimsy and magic, often linked to the idea of granting wishes or embodying a spirit of creativity. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Gina or Genny have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and charm.
Overall, the name Genie carries a rich historical and cultural significance, embodying themes of inspiration, creativity, and the mystical.
Famous people named Genie
In this section, you will find notable people named Genie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Genie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Genie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Genie Francis is an actress best known for General Hospital, All My Children, and The Tenth Month.
Genie Bouchard is a professional tennis player best known for reaching the Wimbledon final in 2014, winning the 2012 Wimbledon girls' singles, and being a former top 5 ranked player.
Fictional characters named Genie
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Genie is a fictional character from the animated film Aladdin. He is a magical being who grants wishes to the protagonist, Aladdin, while providing comic relief and wisdom.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Genie was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Genie has ranked as high as #2651 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Genie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Genie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Genie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Genie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1994 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1992 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1991 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1990 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1989 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1988 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1987 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1986 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1985 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1984 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1983 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1982 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 1981 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 1980 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1979 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1978 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1977 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1976 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1975 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1974 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1973 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1972 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1971 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1970 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1969 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1968 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1967 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1966 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1965 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1964 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1963 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1962 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1961 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1960 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1959 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1958 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1957 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 1956 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1955 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1954 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1953 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1952 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1951 | 34 | 6 | 28 |
| 1950 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1949 | 42 | 5 | 37 |
| 1948 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1947 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 1946 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1945 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1944 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1943 | 40 | 5 | 35 |
| 1942 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1941 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1940 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1939 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1938 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1937 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1936 | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| 1935 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1934 | 25 | 6 | 19 |
| 1933 | 20 | 5 | 15 |
| 1932 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1931 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1929 | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| 1928 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| 1927 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1926 | 27 | 11 | 16 |
| 1925 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1924 | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| 1923 | 21 | 5 | 16 |
| 1922 | 26 | 9 | 17 |
| 1921 | 21 | 5 | 16 |
| 1920 | 18 | 6 | 12 |
| 1919 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1918 | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| 1917 | 29 | 9 | 20 |
| 1916 | 21 | 5 | 16 |
| 1915 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1914 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1913 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 1912 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1911 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1909 | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| 1908 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| 1907 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| 1906 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1905 | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| 1904 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1903 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1901 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1900 | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| 1899 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1898 | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| 1897 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1896 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1895 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1894 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1893 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1892 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1891 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1890 | 21 | 5 | 16 |
| 1889 | 18 | 6 | 12 |
| 1888 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1887 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1886 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1885 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1884 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1883 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1882 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1881 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1880 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Genie (1990)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |