Name meaning & stats
Eugene
Eugene means “well born” (Ancient Greek origin). 177,276 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Eugenes are 1.8× over-represented as basketball players.
What it means
“well born”
Ancient GreekWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
177,276 US babies were named Eugene between 1940 and 2025.
Where Eugenes end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball player | 1.8× | High · 44 people |
| Politician | 1.2× | High · 39 people |
| Professor | 1.5× | High · 31 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.0× | High · 27 people |
Among notable men who are basketball players, Eugenes show up 1.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Eugene has a surprise career: 1.7×
Spelling family
Eugene is the main spelling
- Eugene 100%
- Eugune <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)