Boy
Eugene
well-born, noble
About Eugene
Classic and understated, this name has weathered decades with remarkable grace, offering a vintage charm that's experiencing renewed appreciation. The gentle sounds create an approachable, friendly impression while the historical significance provides depth and gravitas. It's a choice for parents who aren't swayed by fleeting trends, preferring instead something with proven staying power. The name offers excellent nickname potential while remaining dignified in its complete form. There's something inherently trustworthy and dependable about this selection, qualities that serve individuals well throughout personal and professional relationships. It works beautifully across multiple languages and cultural contexts, making it ideal for internationally-minded families. The literary and scientific associations add layers of intellectual appeal without seeming pretentious. This is a name that respects tradition while remaining perfectly functional in modern society, never feeling out of place in any era or setting.
Popularity of the Name Eugene
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #53 | ||||
| 1881 | #49 | ||||
| 1882 | #53 | ||||
| 1883 | #51 | ||||
| 1884 | #59 | ||||
| 1885 | #51 | ||||
| 1886 | #51 | ||||
| 1887 | #53 | ||||
| 1888 | #53 | ||||
| 1889 | #52 | ||||
| 1890 | #46 | ||||
| 1891 | #48 | ||||
| 1892 | #53 | ||||
| 1893 | #53 | ||||
| 1894 | #52 | ||||
| 1895 | #50 | ||||
| 1896 | #45 | ||||
| 1897 | #49 | ||||
| 1898 | #49 | ||||
| 1899 | #45 | ||||
| 1900 | #45 | ||||
| 1901 | #44 | ||||
| 1902 | #44 | ||||
| 1903 | #44 | ||||
| 1904 | #44 | ||||
| 1905 | #42 | ||||
| 1906 | #39 | ||||
| 1907 | #41 | ||||
| 1908 | #43 | ||||
| 1909 | #43 | ||||
| 1910 | #39 | ||||
| 1911 | #43 | ||||
| 1912 | #41 | #135 | |||
| 1913 | #43 | ||||
| 1914 | #43 | ||||
| 1915 | #41 | ||||
| 1916 | #39 | ||||
| 1917 | #39 | ||||
| 1918 | #35 | ||||
| 1919 | #33 | ||||
| 1920 | #30 | ||||
| 1921 | #26 | ||||
| 1922 | #25 | #149 | |||
| 1923 | #25 | #151 | |||
| 1924 | #25 | ||||
| 1925 | #24 | ||||
| 1926 | #23 | ||||
| 1927 | #20 | ||||
| 1928 | #20 | #143 | |||
| 1929 | #20 | #140 | |||
| 1930 | #21 | ||||
| 1931 | #21 | ||||
| 1932 | #22 | ||||
| 1933 | #23 | ||||
| 1934 | #24 | ||||
| 1935 | #26 | ||||
| 1936 | #29 | ||||
| 1937 | #33 | ||||
| 1938 | #33 | ||||
| 1939 | #37 | ||||
| 1940 | #38 | ||||
| 1941 | #42 | ||||
| 1942 | #45 | ||||
| 1943 | #47 | ||||
| 1944 | #48 | ||||
| 1945 | #50 | #174 | |||
| 1946 | #57 | ||||
| 1947 | #59 | ||||
| 1948 | #61 | ||||
| 1949 | #58 | ||||
| 1950 | #58 | ||||
| 1951 | #65 | ||||
| 1952 | #71 | ||||
| 1953 | #75 | ||||
| 1954 | #77 | ||||
| 1955 | #81 | ||||
| 1956 | #86 | ||||
| 1957 | #92 | ||||
| 1958 | #103 | #199 | |||
| 1959 | #106 | ||||
| 1960 | #109 | #221 | |||
| 1961 | #113 | #214 | |||
| 1962 | #112 | #184 | |||
| 1963 | #112 | #189 | |||
| 1964 | #114 | #214 | #50 | ||
| 1965 | #120 | #196 | #47 | ||
| 1966 | #116 | #142 | #51 | ||
| 1967 | #122 | #127 | #53 | ||
| 1968 | #126 | #163 | #47 | ||
| 1969 | #131 | #129 | #54 | ||
| 1970 | #146 | #166 | #66 | ||
| 1971 | #145 | #142 | #70 | ||
| 1972 | #145 | #144 | #77 | ||
| 1973 | #144 | #163 | #74 | ||
| 1974 | #154 | #132 | #89 | ||
| 1975 | #160 | #183 | #76 | ||
| 1976 | #159 | #196 | #81 | ||
| 1977 | #170 | #208 | #83 | ||
| 1978 | #175 | #166 | #104 | ||
| 1979 | #182 | #183 | #109 | ||
| 1980 | #191 | #194 | #97 | ||
| 1981 | #212 | #235 | #86 | ||
| 1982 | #201 | #226 | #94 | ||
| 1983 | #210 | #229 | #111 | ||
| 1984 | #214 | #265 | #105 | ||
| 1985 | #232 | #226 | #116 | ||
| 1986 | #231 | #167 | #114 | ||
| 1987 | #254 | #259 | #137 | ||
| 1988 | #257 | #233 | #137 | ||
| 1989 | #282 | #299 | #126 | ||
| 1990 | #312 | #300 | #140 | ||
| 1991 | #326 | #264 | #163 | #430 | |
| 1992 | #338 | #350 | #149 | #488 | |
| 1993 | #369 | #312 | #148 | #580 | |
| 1994 | #372 | #311 | #158 | #482 | |
| 1995 | #430 | #178 | #552 | ||
| 1996 | #451 | #160 | #545 | ||
| 1997 | #438 | #926 | #268 | #245 | #577 |
| 1998 | #462 | #634 | #332 | #223 | #539 |
| 1999 | #472 | #661 | #248 | #540 | |
| 2000 | #504 | #260 | #673 | ||
| 2001 | #525 | #725 | #446 | #473 | |
| 2002 | #548 | #723 | #317 | #228 | #636 |
| 2003 | #576 | #692 | #233 | #667 | |
| 2004 | #583 | #817 | #218 | #796 | |
| 2005 | #640 | #956 | #352 | #990 | |
| 2006 | #654 | #443 | |||
| 2007 | #677 | #408 | #758 | ||
| 2008 | #696 | #389 | |||
| 2009 | #743 | #553 | #763 | ||
| 2010 | #776 | #651 | #988 | ||
| 2011 | #825 | #569 | #789 | ||
| 2012 | #735 | #686 | |||
| 2013 | #770 | #640 | #755 | ||
| 2014 | #791 | #645 | #589 | ||
| 2015 | #826 | #760 | #763 | ||
| 2016 | #790 | #509 | #833 | ||
| 2017 | #822 | #650 | #749 | ||
| 2018 | #864 | #461 | #819 | ||
| 2019 | #786 | #774 | |||
| 2020 | #840 | #551 | #783 | ||
| 2021 | #850 | #640 | #952 | ||
| 2022 | #930 | #577 | #841 | ||
| 2023 | #919 | #868 | |||
| 2024 | #875 | #673 | |||
| 2025 | #943 | #732 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Eugene
Names Similar to Eugene
Nicknames for Eugene
- Gene
- Geno
- Eu
- Eugie
Famous People Named Eugene
| Eugene O'Neill | American playwright |
| Eugene Levy | Canadian actor |
| Eugene Cernan | American astronaut |
| Eugene Ionesco | Romanian-French playwright |
| Eugene V. Debs | American labor leader |
| Eugene Sledge | American marine and author |
| Eugene Ormandy | Hungarian-American conductor |
| Eugene McCarthy | American politician |
| Eugene Wigner | Hungarian-American physicist |
| Eugene Simon | English actor |
| Eugene Chadbourne | American musician |
| Eugene Kaspersky | Russian cybersecurity expert |
| Eugene Mirman | Russian-American comedian |
| Eugene Shoemaker | American geologist and astronomer |
| Eugene Bullard | American-French fighter pilot |
| Eugene Istomin | American pianist |
| Eugene J. Martin | American painter |
| Eugene Field | American writer |
| Eugene Clark | Canadian actor |
Characters Named Eugene
| Eugene Fitzherbert | Rapunzel's love interest in Disney's "Tangled" |
| Eugene Porter | character from "The Walking Dead" TV series |
| Eugene Tooms | villain from "The X-Files" TV series |
| Eugene Krabs | character from "SpongeBob SquarePants" animated series |
| Eugene Roe | character from the miniseries "Band of Brothers" |
| Eugene "Skull" Skullovitch | character from "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" |
| Eugene H. Krabs | character from "The Fairly OddParents" animated series |
| Eugene Sledge | character from the miniseries "The Pacific" |
| Eugene Horowitz | character from the film "Grease" |
| Eugene "Flash" Thompson | character from Marvel Comics |
| Eugene Tackleberry | character from the "Police Academy" film series |
| Eugene "Bull" Connor | character from the film "Remember the Titans" |
| Eugene Root | character from the TV series "Preacher" |
| Eugene Mallon | character from the film "Mona Lisa Smile" |
| Eugene "Sledgehammer" Sledge | character from the video game "Call of Duty" |
| Eugene Roche | character from the TV series "Soap" |
| Eugene Skinner | character from the film "Road Trip" |
| Eugene Struthers | character from the TV series "King of the Hill" |
| Eugene Banks | character from the film "Coach Carter" |