Eugene's popularity peaked in the early 20th century in the United States, ranking in the top 100 names. It has since declined but remains in use. The name is more common in English-speaking countries, France, and Russia.
Eugene O'Neill
American playwright, Nobel laureate
Eugene Wigner
Hungarian-American physicist, Nobel laureate
Eugene Levy
Canadian actor and comedian
Eugene Cernan
American astronaut, last man on the moon
Most common surname :
Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown
Most common spouse name :
Elizabeth, Mary, Susan, Jennifer
Most common child name :
Michael, Sarah, David, Emily
Peak birth year :
1920s in the United States
Characteristics :
Intelligent, creative, ambitious
Professional orientation :
Often found in creative and scientific fields
Historical significance :
Used since early Christian times, associated with nobility
Pop culture significance :
Featured in various films and literature, often as a character with depth and complexity
Linguistic origin :
Derived from Greek words "eu" (good, well) and "genos" (born, birth)
