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How Many People Are Named Gene?
Estimated people named Gene living in the U.S. today
60,654
Gender distribution
97% male · 3% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 133,809
- Peak year: 1928 (3,311 births)
- Estimated living today: 60,654
Gene by age group — who carries the name today?
Gene popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Gene
Gene has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 133,809 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 60,654 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 5,635 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Genes 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 Gene in the US?
An estimated 60,654 people named Gene are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Gene rare — about 1 in 5,635 Americans.
Is Gene a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Gene is 97% male and 3% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Gene most popular?
Gene peaked in 1928, when 3,311 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Gene?
Gene ranks #784 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 44 out of 100 (higher means rarer).