Eugena
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "noble" or "well-born".
Name Census estimates that about 864 living Americans carry the first name Eugena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eugena today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eugena births was 1965 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eugena. 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.
People living today
864
~ 1 in 396,706 Americans
Peak year
1965
33 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
2007 SSA rank
#14,385
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Eugena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eugena from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 269 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eugena 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 Eugena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eugenas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eugena
The given name Eugena originated from the Greek language and culture. Its roots can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was derived from the Greek word "eugenes," meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth." The name gained popularity during the Classical era, which spanned from the 5th century BC to the 5th century AD.
In ancient Greek mythology, Eugena was a minor goddess associated with fertility and childbirth. She was often depicted alongside other deities who presided over similar domains. While her presence in religious texts and scriptures is relatively limited, her name has been recorded in various historical records and literary works of the time.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Eugena can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Plutarch, who lived during the 1st century AD. He mentioned a woman named Eugena in his work "Parallel Lives," which chronicled the biographies of famous Greeks and Romans.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eugena. One such figure was Eugena of Byzantium, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived during the 5th century AD. She was widely respected for her contributions to the fields of mathematics and logic.
Another notable Eugena was Eugena of Alexandria, a influential Christian theologian and writer who lived in the 4th century AD. Her works played a significant role in shaping early Christian doctrine and influenced many subsequent theologians.
In the realm of literature, Eugena Grandet was a fictional character in the novel "Eugénie Grandet" by the French author Honoré de Balzac, published in 1833. The novel explored themes of familial relationships and the pursuit of wealth.
Moving forward in time, Eugena Falleni was an Italian-Australian woman who lived from 1875 to 1938. She gained notoriety for her involvement in a high-profile legal case, where she was convicted of falsely representing herself as a man and marrying a woman.
Lastly, Eugena Duffy was an American actress and singer who lived from 1923 to 1982. She had a successful career on Broadway and appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
While these are just a few examples, the name Eugena has been carried by individuals throughout history, each leaving their unique mark in their respective fields and eras.
People
Eugena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eugena 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
Eugena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eugena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 864 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eugena 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 396,706 US residents.
Is Eugena a common name?
We classify Eugena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,151 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eugena most popular?
The single biggest year for Eugena was 1965, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eugena is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eugena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eugena in the SSA data are female. 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.