Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Eugene
Endangered
Down 97.4% from peak
Peak era
1927
Peak births
9,742
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Eugene
How many people are named Eugene?
An estimated 115,322 living Americans are named Eugene.
How rare is Eugene?
Eugene is uncommon among babies today, with 249 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 97.4% from its 1927 peak.
How old is the typical Eugene?
The median age of a living American named Eugene is approximately 65 years, with most bearers falling between 50 and 75 years old.
Is Eugene still popular?
No. Eugene is endangered as a baby name, down 97.4% from its 1927 peak with 249 births in 2025.
Where is Eugene most common?
Eugene has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 3.0× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19272025
Peak year
1927
Decline from peak
97.4%
2025
249
All-time
380,708