How popular is the name Gen in 2025?

Gen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Gen most popular?

Gen peaked in 1969, reaching #4404 among US boy names.

Gen will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Gen entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #4404 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#4404

peak (1969)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Gen are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Gen alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Gen in 2025?: Gen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Gen most popular?: Gen peaked in 1969, reaching #4404 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Gen with classmates?: Gen will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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