Eugene
girl nameEugene entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #761 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#761
peak (1930)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #948 |
| 1890s | #1125 |
| 1900s | #1359 |
| 1910s | #1271 |
| 1920s | #943 |
| 1930s | #1070 |
| 1940s | #1722 |
| 1950s | #2491 |
| 1960s | #3027 |
| 1970s | #3962 |
| 1980s | #5791 |
| 1990s | #10802 |
| 2000s | #12021 |
| 2010s | #14742 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Eugene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Eugene alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Eugene in 2025?
- Eugene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Eugene most popular?
- Eugene peaked in 1930, reaching #761 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Eugene with classmates?
- Eugene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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