Eugene
Eugene is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Well-born or noble.
Origin and history
Eugene is a name of Ancient Greek origin meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'. Although predominantly given to males in the United States, historical SSA records show occasional female usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has since become virtually unused for females in modern times.
Popularity in the United States
2,632 babies in the United States have been named Eugene since 1880. It ranks #3441 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.1 %)
- GA (17.2 %)
- TX (15.6 %)
- PA (14.9 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 31 |
| 1890-1900 | 62 |
| 1900-1910 | 93 |
| 1910-1920 | 274 |
| 1920-1930 | 635 |
| 1930-1940 | 473 |
| 1940-1950 | 260 |
| 1950-1960 | 198 |
| 1960-1970 | 189 |
| 1970-1980 | 170 |
| 1980-1990 | 124 |
| 1990-2000 | 44 |
| 2000-2010 | 54 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Gene, Genie
Fun facts
- Derived from the Greek name Eugenes, composed of 'eu' (good, well) and 'genos' (birth, race).
- While rare today for females, Eugene was historically used occasionally as a feminine name before Eugenia or Eugenia became more standard.