Gene
Male name · ↓ Falling
2,758
Total Births
1928
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gene
Gene is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 55,849 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 271 births |
| 1890s | 494 births |
| 1900s | 1,210 births |
| 1910s | 2,468 births |
| 1920s | 8,374 births |
| 1930s | 13,356 births |
| 1940s | 11,593 births |
| 1950s | 8,014 births |
| 1960s | 5,443 births |
| 1970s | 2,478 births |
| 1980s | 1,406 births |
| 1990s | 742 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gene?
Gene has been given to 2,758 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1928 with 1,442 births that year.
Is Gene a boy or girl name?
Gene is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Gene most popular?
Gene was most popular in 1928, when 1,442 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Gene?
Gene first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).