Eugenia
Eugenia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Well-born or noble.
Origin and history
Eugenia is a feminine name of Ancient Greek origin meaning noble or well-born. It was popular in early Christianity and became used throughout Europe before being introduced into English-speaking countries. In the United States, it enjoyed peak popularity in the early to mid-20th century and remains a classic, traditional choice today.
Popularity in the United States
29,929 babies in the United States have been named Eugenia since 1880. It ranks #831 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1787.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.1 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
- PA (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 593 |
| 1890-1900 | 902 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,106 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,033 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,047 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,844 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,003 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,362 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,317 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,360 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,429 |
| 1990-2000 | 765 |
| 2000-2010 | 442 |
| 2010-2019 | 412 |
| 2020-2029 | 314 |
Famous people named Eugenia
- Eugenia Price: Author, Novelist
- Eugenia Volodina: Model
Nicknames
Genie, Gena, Gina, Ena
Fun facts
- Derived from the Ancient Greek elements 'eu' meaning good and 'genos' meaning birth or race.
- Borne by Saint Eugenia of Rome as well as various European royalty and nobility throughout history.