Gene
girl nameGene entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #352 in 1925, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#352
peak (1925)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #876 |
| 1890s | #843 |
| 1900s | #706 |
| 1910s | #597 |
| 1920s | #456 |
| 1930s | #720 |
| 1940s | #798 |
| 1950s | #1383 |
| 1960s | #2700 |
| 1970s | #4096 |
| 1980s | #6870 |
| 1990s | #10305 |
| 2000s | #15434 |
| 2010s | #13716 |
| 2020s | #15293 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Gene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gene alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gene in 2025?
- Gene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gene most popular?
- Gene peaked in 1925, reaching #352 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gene with classmates?
- Gene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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