Eugene
Peaked at #20 nationally in 1927, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Eugene has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Eugene — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#763
in 1930
Last ranked
#16293
in 2019
Years tracked
119
1881–2019
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1881, Eugene reached its peak popularity for girls in 1930, ranking #763 nationally with 85 babies given the name that year.
Eugene hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2019, when it stood at #16293.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | #16,293 | 5 |
| 2016 | #17,068 | 5 |
| 2011 | #17,628 | 5 |
| 2010 | #10,671 | 10 |
| 2007 | #14,386 | 7 |
| 2005 | #15,088 | 6 |
| 2004 | #10,974 | 9 |
| 2003 | #9,902 | 10 |
Eugene — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#20
in 1927
Current rank
#870
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Eugene reached its peak popularity for boys in 1927, ranking #20 nationally with 9,742 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #791 (2014) to #870 (2024) — a 9% drop.
As of 2024, Eugene ranks #870 nationally for boys, with 276 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #870 | 276 |
| 2023 | #918 | 251 |
| 2022 | #930 | 248 |
| 2021 | #850 | 279 |
| 2020 | #839 | 272 |
| 2019 | #786 | 296 |
| 2018 | #864 | 254 |
| 2017 | #821 | 274 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Eugene most popular?
Eugene was most popular in 1927, when it ranked #20 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Eugene becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Eugene?
At least 383,085 babies have been recorded with the name Eugene in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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