Gene
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Well-Born; Noble
Background: The name Gene originates from the Greek word 'genos,' which means 'race' or 'family,' and is often associated with noble lineage. The name has been used as a short form of Eugene, which also carries connotations of well-born or noble heritage.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#261
Total births
133,809
Most popular decade
1920s
(59,808 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+502 ranks)
Years in Top 100
21
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
94.8% male
5.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #745
- Peak year
- 1937
- Peak year births
- 3,165
- Peak rank
- #61
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 83
- Recent rank
- #1,900
Female
- First year
- 1882
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #740
- Peak year
- 1925
- Peak year births
- 374
- Peak rank
- #352
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,243
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).