Eugenio
Eugenio is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Well-born or noble.
Origin and history
Eugenio is the Italian and Spanish form of the Ancient Greek name Eugenios. Derived from elements meaning 'well-born' or 'noble', it shares roots with the English name Eugene. In the United States, it is a classic traditional name with steady usage within Italian-American and Hispanic-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
4,984 babies in the United States have been named Eugenio since 1880. It ranks #1727 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1681.
States where it is most popular
- TX (54.2 %)
- CA (21.1 %)
- NY (14.2 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
- IL (2.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 32 |
| 1910-1920 | 218 |
| 1920-1930 | 313 |
| 1930-1940 | 262 |
| 1940-1950 | 270 |
| 1950-1960 | 406 |
| 1960-1970 | 540 |
| 1970-1980 | 602 |
| 1980-1990 | 568 |
| 1990-2000 | 563 |
| 2000-2010 | 541 |
| 2010-2019 | 402 |
| 2020-2029 | 246 |
Famous people named Eugenio
- Eugenio Derbez: Actor, Comedian
- Eugenio Suárez: Baseball Player
- Eugenio Montale: Poet, Writer
Nicknames
Geno, Genio, Gene
Fun facts
- The name combines the Greek elements 'eu' (well, good) and 'genes' (born), which also gave rise to the English word genetics.
- Four Catholic popes bore the Latin equivalent, Pope Eugenius, which boosted its historic popularity across Mediterranean Europe.