Holding steady.
Popularity of Eugine since 1915
Babies named Eugine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 133 |
| 1930s | 90 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eugine is a rare variant of the classic name Eugene, which has roots in Greek nobility. The name Eugene reached its peak popularity in the United States in 1927, ranking 54th for boys that year. Eugine itself was first recorded in 1915, and its usage has been extremely limited since, with the spelling never achieving notable rank. Its peak year was also 1927, but still in very small numbers. The trajectory shows a stable but negligible presence over the decades. While Eugene has classic status, Eugine remains an obscure alternate spelling, unlikely to be encountered frequently.
Eugine is a variant spelling of Eugene, which derives from the Greek name Eugenios, composed of eu 'good' and genos 'birth' or 'race'. The name was borne by several early saints, including Pope Eugene I, and became common across Europe in various forms. The spelling Eugine is a less common modern variant, likely influenced by phonetic spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gene
Variants: Eugene
Sibling names for Eugine
Names that share Eugine's style, for a brother or sister.
