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How Many People Are Named Eugene?
Estimated people named Eugene living in the U.S. today
143,579
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 383,085
- Peak year: 1927 (9,827 births)
- Estimated living today: 143,579
Eugene by age group — who carries the name today?
Eugene popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Eugene
Eugene has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 383,085 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 143,579 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,381 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Eugenes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Eugene in the US?
An estimated 143,579 people named Eugene are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Eugene uncommon — about 1 in 2,381 Americans.
Is Eugene a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Eugene is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Eugene most popular?
Eugene peaked in 1927, when 9,827 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Eugene?
Eugene ranks #371 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).