Genius
Pronunciation: [ j-EENY-uhs ]
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Genius first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 34 babies have been named Genius in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Genius is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,475 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,475
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Genius
Genius is a boy name .
Genius is currently ranked #18,475 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Genius include Gen, Geni, Geniy, Geniie, Gey, Geie, and Genkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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