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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Genghis — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Genevive|Genia
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Genghis

GENG-is · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12757 in 2021

Peak: #12757 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12757 in 2021

Peak: #12757 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19722021

Rank #12757 · Falling since 1972

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Genghis scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
MongolianHistoricalMythologicalStrongRegal2-syllableRareBoldMasculineEmpire-builderUnconventional
Character
ruthless ambitionstrategic brillianceiron disciplineconquering visionunwavering determination
STRONG
High confidence

Genghis is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Genghis at a Glance
Meaning:From Mongolian meaning 'universal ruler' or 'ocean,' derived from 'tengis' (sea/ocean). Famous as the epithet of Temüjin, founder of the Mongol Empire.
Language root:Mongolian · Turkic
Peak rank:#12757 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
Atticus◈LeonidasCyrusMaximusAlaric
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Genghis · Overview
Summary

Genghis is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological · Strong · Regal character
Genghis carries a bold, fierce, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
genghis.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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