Holding steady.
Popularity of Eugen since 1915
Babies named Eugen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 72 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eugen is a classic masculine name with Greek origins, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, but its peak in America came in 1930, when it saw its highest usage. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but low profile, consistently falling outside the top 1000 rankings. The name is widely used in German, Slavic, and Romanian-speaking regions, often in the form of Eugen or its variations. While never achieving widespread popularity in the United States, Eugen carries a distinguished European heritage.
Eugen is derived from the Greek name Eugenios, which comes from the elements 'eu' meaning 'good' or 'well' and 'genos' meaning 'born' or 'race'. The name has been used in various forms across Europe, particularly in German-speaking and Slavic countries. It is a cognate of the more common English name Eugene.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Geno
Sibling names for Eugen
Names that share Eugen's style, for a brother or sister.
