Eugenie
Eugenie is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Well-born or noble.
Origin and history
Eugenie is a French feminine name derived from Greek roots. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and remains a classic, vintage choice in the United States today.
Popularity in the United States
3,415 babies in the United States have been named Eugenie since 1880. It ranks #3036 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2066.
States where it is most popular
- NY (50.2 %)
- LA (19.7 %)
- CA (10.7 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- MA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 182 |
| 1890-1900 | 213 |
| 1900-1910 | 193 |
| 1910-1920 | 448 |
| 1920-1930 | 447 |
| 1930-1940 | 324 |
| 1940-1950 | 405 |
| 1950-1960 | 452 |
| 1960-1970 | 211 |
| 1970-1980 | 155 |
| 1980-1990 | 85 |
| 1990-2000 | 101 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 78 |
| 2020-2029 | 35 |
Famous people named Eugenie
- Eugenie Bouchard: Tennis Player
- Eugénie de Montijo: Empress, Royal
Nicknames
Genie, Gena
Fun facts
- Empress Eugénie of France, wife of Napoleon III, helped popularize the name internationally in the 19th century.
- The name stems from the Greek name Eugenios, composed of elements meaning 'good' and 'race/birth'.