Gena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Gena originates from Latin, meaning noble or well-born. It evolved from Genia and Eugenia through various forms to its current usage. Gena is characterized by its elegant sound and modern appeal. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Gena is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South 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, Gena 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, 'Gena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1406th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1715th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 745th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 538th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1221st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3895th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11771st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gena"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒiːnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Gena is derived from the Latin name 'Genia', which is a diminutive form of names like Eugenia. It means 'noble' or 'well-born'.
Meaning
noble, well-born
Language Evolution
Genia, Eugenia, Gena
Historical Usage
Gena gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often seen as a modern variant of Eugenia.
Variants & Derivatives
Gene, Eugene, Gina, Genny
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Gena is perceived as a classic yet unique name that carries a sense of elegance and nobility.
Famous People
Gena Rowlands, Gena Lee Nolin
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gena"
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 "Gena"
"Gena" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1406th of 9107 | 554 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1715th of 9204 | 408 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 745th of 12526 | 3,288 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 538th of 19264 | 5,537 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1221st of 27321 | 2,101 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3895th of 35406 | 581 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11771st of 30306 | 90 |
Regional Popularity of "Gena" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "Gena" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
88.77% 1257th/1416 |
89.20% 1230th/1379 |
80.39% 1902nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
81.68% 1922nd/2353 |
94.96% 1469th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
30.71% 684th/2227 |
42.18% 1025th/2430 |
21.80% 622nd/2853 |
27.42% 761st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
17.30% 508th/2937 |
20.13% 701st/3483 |
13.19% 464th/3518 |
13.67% 553rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.67% 1167th/3685 |
27.26% 1220th/4475 |
24.10% 1252nd/5194 |
22.94% 1449th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
92.12% 4757th/5164 |
54.70% 4000th/7313 |
55.65% 4153rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gena" 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.