Eugene: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A noble child born of good fortune.
Eugene as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #840
- Peak
- #20 in 1927
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Eugene Means
Eugene is a boy name of English origin. A noble child born of good fortune.
How Popular Eugene Is
Eugene currently ranks #840 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #20 in 1927. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Eugene
- Eugene reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #20 in 1927.
- Once a top name, Eugene has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Eugene has been a top 100 name across 166+ years of American history.
- Eugene is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Eugène as a Boy Name
- Origin
- French
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- Outside top 1,000
- Peak
- Steady
What Eugène Means
Eugène is a boy name of French origin. Well born and refined, a name of natural aristocracy.
How Popular Eugène Is
Eugène sits outside the US top 1,000 right now, which makes it a distinctive boy name: familiar enough to say, rare enough to feel like yours.
Good to Know About Eugène
- Eugène is a name with French elegance and history.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Eugene
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Eugene
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Eugene.
Questions About Eugene
What does Eugene mean?
Eugene is a boy name of English origin. A noble child born of good fortune.
How popular is Eugene?
Eugene currently ranks #840 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #20 in 1927. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Eugene come from?
Eugene comes from English roots. Eugene reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #20 in 1927.
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