Eugenie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Eugenie is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'. It evolved from the Greek 'Eugenios' to Latin 'Eugenius' and then to the French 'Eugenie'. The name is often associated with nobility and has gained popularity due to its use among royal families. It has no biblical relevance.

The name Eugenie is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eugenie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Eugenie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 967th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1362nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1641st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3835th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7807th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11045th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11981st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Eugenie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eugenie"

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Pronunciation

/juˈdʒiːni/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Eugenie is derived from the Greek name 'Eugenios', meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'.

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Meaning

well-born, noble

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Language Evolution

Eugenios (Greek), Eugenius (Latin), Eugenie (French)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in France and among royalty, largely due to its association with various historical figures.

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Variants & Derivatives

Eugene, Eugenio, Eugenia

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Modern Popularity & Image

Eugenie is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with nobility and grace.

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Famous People

Princess Eugenie of York, Eugenie Clark (ichthyologist), Eugenie Bouchard (tennis player)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eugenie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Eugenie"

"Eugenie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 967th of 9107 1,000
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1362nd of 9204 585
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1641st of 12526 775
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3835th of 19264 262
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 7807th of 27321 145
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 11045th of 35406 135
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 11981st of 30306 87

Regional Popularity of "Eugenie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Eugenie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
67.51%
956th/1416
41.99%
579th/1379
47.46%
1123rd/2366
87.39%
998th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
86.48%
1337th/1546
49.16%
765th/1556
71.44%
1681st/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
77.37%
1723rd/2227
46.79%
1137th/2430
68.45%
1953rd/2853
55.96%
1553rd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 83.15%
2896th/3483
83.97%
2954th/3518
70.43%
2848th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Eugenie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Eugenie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.