Gene
Peaked at #61 nationally in 1937, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Gene has been recorded 5% of the time for girls and 95% of the time for boys.
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Gene — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#352
in 1925
Current rank
#16048
in 2024
Years tracked
122
1882–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1882, Gene reached its peak popularity for girls in 1925, ranking #352 nationally with 374 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 13 years of data, its rank has climbed from #17689 (2011) to #16048 (2024) — a 9% improvement.
As of 2024, Gene ranks #16048 nationally for girls, with 5 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #16,048 | 5 |
| 2019 | #14,382 | 6 |
| 2018 | #12,930 | 7 |
| 2015 | #12,218 | 8 |
| 2011 | #17,689 | 5 |
| 2005 | #15,129 | 6 |
| 2004 | #16,990 | 5 |
| 2003 | #16,605 | 5 |
Gene — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#61
in 1937
Current rank
#1905
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Gene reached its peak popularity for boys in 1937, ranking #61 nationally with 3,165 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2410 (2014) to #1905 (2024) — a 21% improvement.
As of 2024, Gene ranks #1905 nationally for boys, with 83 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,905 | 83 |
| 2023 | #2,015 | 75 |
| 2022 | #2,043 | 74 |
| 2021 | #1,892 | 81 |
| 2020 | #1,659 | 96 |
| 2019 | #1,874 | 80 |
| 2018 | #2,174 | 64 |
| 2017 | #1,751 | 88 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Gene most popular?
Gene was most popular in 1937, when it ranked #61 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gene becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Gene?
At least 133,809 babies have been recorded with the name Gene in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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