Euguene
Of Greek origin, meaning "well-born" or "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Euguene. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Euguene today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Euguene births was 1925 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Euguene. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Euguene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1925
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1925 SSA rank
#4,421
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Euguene: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Euguene 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 Euguene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Euguene
The given name Euguene has its origins in the Greek language, with its earliest roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "eugenes," which means "well-born" or "of noble birth." The name is a combination of the Greek elements "eu," meaning "good" or "well," and "genos," meaning "race" or "stock."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Euguene can be found in ancient Greek literature and philosophical texts. It was often used to refer to individuals of noble lineage or those possessing admirable qualities. In the works of Plato and Aristotle, the concept of "eugenes" was closely tied to the ideals of virtue, wisdom, and nobility.
Throughout history, the name Euguene has been borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Euguene of Ancyra, a 4th-century bishop and saint in the early Christian church. He was known for his unwavering faith and his efforts to spread Christianity in Asia Minor.
In the realm of literature, Euguene Sue, a French novelist born in 1804, gained widespread recognition for his works that explored social issues and criticized the inequalities of 19th-century French society. His most famous novel, "The Mysteries of Paris," was a groundbreaking work of literary realism.
Another prominent figure named Euguene was Euguene Delacroix, a French Romantic artist born in 1798. He is renowned for his bold and expressive paintings, such as "Liberty Leading the People" and "The Death of Sardanapalus," which captured the spirit of the Romantic movement in art.
In the field of science, Euguene Dubois, a Dutch paleontologist born in 1858, made a significant contribution to the study of human evolution. He is best known for discovering the fossil remains of what is now known as Java Man, an important link in the evolutionary chain between apes and modern humans.
Lastly, Euguene O'Neill, an American playwright born in 1888, is widely regarded as one of the most influential playwrights of the 20th century. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1936 and is celebrated for his works that explored the depths of human emotion and the complexities of modern life, such as "Long Day's Journey into Night" and "The Iceman Cometh."
People
Euguene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Euguene 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
Euguene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Euguene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Euguene 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 - US residents.
Is Euguene a common name?
We classify Euguene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Euguene most popular?
The single biggest year for Euguene was 1925, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Euguene is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Euguene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Euguene a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Euguene 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.
Is Euguene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Euguene in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Euguene can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Euguene?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.