Gena
Gena is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Well-born or noble; short form of Eugenia or Imogene.
Origin and history
Gena is a feminine given name, often derived as a short form of Imogene, Eugenia, or Regina, or used as a variant of Gina. It carries meanings associated with nobility or good birth through its classical Greek roots. The name enjoyed moderate popularity in the mid-20th century in the U.S. but is now given rarely.
Popularity in the United States
12,824 babies in the United States have been named Gena since 1880. It ranks #1419 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2081.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.1 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- IL (6 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- OH (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 102 |
| 1890-1900 | 143 |
| 1900-1910 | 117 |
| 1910-1920 | 219 |
| 1920-1930 | 289 |
| 1930-1940 | 210 |
| 1940-1950 | 349 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,233 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,967 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,214 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,711 |
| 1990-2000 | 765 |
| 2000-2010 | 368 |
| 2010-2019 | 117 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Famous people named Gena
- Gena Rowlands: Actress
- Gena Lee Nolin: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- Gena functions both as a standalone name and as a phonetic spelling variant of Gina or a diminutive of Eugenia.
- The name saw its highest levels of popularity in the U.S. during the 1960s and 1970s.