Eugen
Of Greek origin, meaning "well-born" or "noble."
Name Census estimates that about 80 living Americans carry the first name Eugen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eugen today is around 70 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eugen births was 1930 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eugen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Eugen is about 70 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Eugens were born before 1966.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eugen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
80
~ 1 in 4,284,429 Americans
Peak year
1930
14 babies that year
Average age
70
years old
1988 SSA rank
#7,641
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Eugen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eugen from the 1910s through to the 1980s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 72 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eugen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eugen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eugen
The name Eugen has its origins in Ancient Greek, derived from the word "eugenes" which means "well-born" or "of noble birth." It was initially used as a title or epithet for individuals of high social standing or noble lineage.
The earliest recorded use of the name Eugen can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when it was mentioned in various Byzantine texts and manuscripts. During the Byzantine era, the name gained popularity among the aristocracy and was often given to male children born into prominent families.
In the Christian tradition, the name Eugen has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Eugenius of Carthage, a 5th-century martyr, and Saint Eugenius I, who served as the Pope from 654 to 657 AD. These associations contributed to the name's widespread adoption across Europe during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Eugen was Eugenius II, who became the Pope in 824 AD. Another prominent figure was Eugenius of Palermo, a 12th-century scholar and philosopher from Sicily. In the 16th century, Eugen of Savoy (1663-1736) was a renowned military commander who played a significant role in the wars against the Ottoman Empire.
Other notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Eugen include:
1. Eugen Bleuler (1857-1939), a Swiss psychiatrist who coined the term "schizophrenia."
2. Eugen Böhm-Bawerk (1851-1914), an Austrian economist and a leading figure in the Austrian School of Economics.
3. Eugen d'Albert (1864-1932), a German composer and pianist known for his piano concertos and operas.
4. Eugen Dücker (1841-1916), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin.
5. Eugen Klöpfer (1886-1950), a German Olympic fencer who won multiple gold medals in the early 20th century.
Over time, the name Eugen has undergone various spelling variations, such as Eugene, Eugenio, and Evgeny, reflecting its adoption across different cultures and languages. Despite its ancient origins, the name Eugen has maintained its association with nobility, intellect, and accomplishment throughout history.
People
Eugen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eugen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eugen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eugen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 80 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eugen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,284,429 US residents.
Is Eugen a common name?
We classify Eugen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 226 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eugen most popular?
The single biggest year for Eugen was 1930, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eugen is about 70 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eugen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eugen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.