Eugene
Male name · ↓ Falling
197,341
Total Births
1927
Peak Year
#908
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Eugene
Eugene is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 197,341 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 7,288 births |
| 1890s | 9,829 births |
| 1900s | 13,054 births |
| 1910s | 22,919 births |
| 1920s | 40,735 births |
| 1930s | 32,418 births |
| 1940s | 23,924 births |
| 1950s | 19,666 births |
| 1960s | 11,644 births |
| 1970s | 6,589 births |
| 1980s | 4,110 births |
| 1990s | 2,357 births |
| 2000s | 1,423 births |
| 2010s | 1,024 births |
| 2020s | 361 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eugene?
Eugene has been given to 197,341 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1927 with 4,553 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #908.
Is Eugene a boy or girl name?
Eugene is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Eugene most popular?
Eugene was most popular in 1927, when 4,553 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Eugene?
Eugene first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).