Eugene
5 countries#943 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Eugene was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
383,340 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #943 · peaked in 1927 with 9,827 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
563 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 34 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
483 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1290 · peaked in 2004 with 29 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
90 births recorded 2010–2017 · peaked in 2011 with 20 births
Most common in: Paris, Marne, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
54 births recorded 1997–2019 · peaked in 1999 with 8 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
26 births recorded 1974–2013 · peaked in 1976 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Eugene’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #654 | — |
| 2007 | #677 | ↓23 |
| 2008 | #695 | ↓18 |
| 2009 | #742 | ↓47 |
| 2010 | #773 | ↓31 |
| 2011 | #825 | ↓52 |
| 2012 | #735 | ↑90 |
| 2013 | #770 | ↓35 |
| 2014 | #790 | ↓20 |
| 2015 | #826 | ↓36 |
| 2016 | #790 | ↑36 |
| 2017 | #820 | ↓30 |
| 2018 | #862 | ↓42 |
| 2019 | #785 | ↑77 |
| 2020 | #839 | ↓54 |
| 2021 | #850 | ↓11 |
| 2022 | #929 | ↓79 |
| 2023 | #919 | ↑10 |
| 2024 | #873 | ↑46 |
| 2025 | #943 | ↓70 |
Frequently asked questions about Eugene
Is Eugene a popular name?
Yes — Eugene currently ranks #943 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Eugene more common for boys or girls?
Eugene is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Eugene most popular?
Eugene peaked in 1927 in United States, with 9,827 recorded births that year.
Is Eugene rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Eugene’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #53 in 1880 to #943 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Eugene?
At least 383,993 babies have been recorded with the name Eugene across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Eugene popular in more than one country?
Yes — Eugene appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Eugene?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Eugene include Rowdy, Veer, Kenji, Salvatore.
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