Eugenia
Girl nameEugenia 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
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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