Gene
5 countries#2230 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gene was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
133,874 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2230 · peaked in 1928 with 3,311 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Illinois, Ohio, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
674 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #649 · peaked in 2019 with 50 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
635 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #939 · peaked in 2019 with 47 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
33 births recorded 2010–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 2023 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
16 births recorded 1954–1965 · peaked in 1956 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
6 births recorded 2021–2023 · peaked in 2021 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gene’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1551 | — |
| 2007 | #1741 | ↓190 |
| 2008 | #1838 | ↓97 |
| 2009 | #1825 | ↑13 |
| 2010 | #2069 | ↓244 |
| 2011 | #2145 | ↓76 |
| 2012 | #1983 | ↑162 |
| 2013 | #2021 | ↓38 |
| 2014 | #2402 | ↓381 |
| 2015 | #2086 | ↑316 |
| 2016 | #1875 | ↑211 |
| 2017 | #1746 | ↑129 |
| 2018 | #2167 | ↓421 |
| 2019 | #1868 | ↑299 |
| 2020 | #1655 | ↑213 |
| 2021 | #1884 | ↓229 |
| 2022 | #2039 | ↓155 |
| 2023 | #1999 | ↑40 |
| 2024 | #1902 | ↑97 |
| 2025 | #2230 | ↓328 |
Frequently asked questions about Gene
Is Gene a popular name?
Yes — Gene currently ranks #2230 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gene more common for boys or girls?
Gene is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gene most popular?
Gene peaked in 1928 in United States, with 3,311 recorded births that year.
Is Gene rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gene’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #745 in 1880 to #2230 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gene?
At least 134,564 babies have been recorded with the name Gene across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Gene popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gene appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Gene?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gene include Earl, Floyd, Gryffin, Jayvon.
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