Eugene Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Eugene is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Eugene?
Eugene is spelled E-U-G-E-N-E. The name has 6 letters.
Eugene at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Eugene derives from the Greek word “Eugenios,” meaning “well-born” or “noble.”
- Origin
- Eugene is commonly associated with Greek origins, deriving from the ancient Greek term “Eugenios.”
- Pronunciation
- you-JEEN · 2 syllables
Eugene Popularity in 2025
Rank#943
Recorded Births249
- Boys usage fell 70 places to #943 and recorded 27 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Eugene Mean?
Eugene derives from the Greek word “Eugenios,” meaning “well-born” or “noble.”
Origin: Eugene is commonly associated with Greek origins, deriving from the ancient Greek term “Eugenios.”
How Do You Pronounce Eugene?
Pronunciationyou-JEEN
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Eugene?
- History
- Historical records show the use of Eugene in various European cultures, often among nobility and clergy, but detailed early historical usage is not well documented.
Eugene Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 249 | #943 |
| 2024 | Boys | 276 | #873 |
| 2023 | Boys | 251 | #919 |
| 2022 | Boys | 248 | #929 |
| 2021 | Boys | 279 | #850 |
| 2020 | Boys | 272 | #839 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 296 | #785 |
| 2018 | Boys | 254 | #862 |
| 2017 | Boys | 274 | #820 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 300 | #790 |
| 2015 | Boys | 274 | #826 |
| 2014 | Boys | 291 | #790 |
| 2013 | Boys | 291 | #770 |
| 2012 | Boys | 315 | #735 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2011 | Boys | 263 | #825 |
| 2010 | Girls | 10 | #10,451 |
| 2010 | Boys | 287 | #773 |
| 2009 | Boys | 312 | #742 |
| 2008 | Boys | 341 | #695 |
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
| 2007 | Boys | 351 | #677 |
When Was Eugene Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1927 · Boys
9,742 recorded births
National rank #20
1928 · Boys
9,708 recorded births
National rank #20
1929 · Boys
9,046 recorded births
National rank #20
1930 · Boys
9,029 recorded births
National rank #21
Where Eugene Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ID | #377 | 6 |
| KS | #524 | 6 |
| CO | #535 | 10 |
| UT | #561 | 7 |
| IA | #571 | 5 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |
| WA | #639 | 10 |
| MN | #640 | 7 |