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Eugenia

Girl name

Eugenia has been given to 29,944 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1919.

Meaning & origin /juːˈd͡ʒiːniə/

From Ancient Greek Εὐγενία (Eugenía), feminine form of Εὐγένιος (Eugénios) ( =Eugene) "well born".

Origin: Ancient Greek

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

29,944

Peak year

1919 (606 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▲ +69%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Eugenia — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Famous people named Eugenia

Désirée Clary

Queen of Sweden and Norway as the consort of Charles XIV John

Eugenia Charles

Prime Minister of Dominica

Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain

Infanta of Spain, Archduchess of Austria (1566-1633)

Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Eugenia.

FAQ

How popular is the name Eugenia?

Eugenia has been given to 29,944 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Eugenia peak?

Eugenia peaked in 1919, when 606 babies were given the name.

Is Eugenia a girl or boy name?

Eugenia is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Eugenia are girls).

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