Gene
boy name#2230 in 2025Gene entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #61 in 1937, ranks #2230 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2230
rank today
#61
peak (1937)
63
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #535 |
| 1890s | #404 |
| 1900s | #274 |
| 1910s | #224 |
| 1920s | #117 |
| 1930s | #66 |
| 1940s | #94 |
| 1950s | #150 |
| 1960s | #198 |
| 1970s | #312 |
| 1980s | #457 |
| 1990s | #770 |
| 2000s | #1469 |
| 2010s | #2036 |
| 2020s | #1952 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gene has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 57,500 people named Gene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gene alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 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 ranks #2230 among US boy names in 2025, with 63 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gene most popular?
- Gene peaked in 1937, reaching #61 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gene with classmates?
- Gene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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