Eugenia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eugenia originates from the Greek word 'Eugenios', meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'. The name has evolved through various languages and retains a sense of elegance and nobility. It is not associated with any biblical references. Historically, Eugenia gained popularity in royal circles during the 19th century. Variants include Eugenio and Eugénie, and it is currently viewed as a sophisticated choice.
The name Eugenia is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eugenia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Eugenia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9331st out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 283rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 394th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 502nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 640th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1332nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3386th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3400th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Eugenia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eugenia"
Pronunciation
/juːˈdʒiːniə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Eugenia is derived from the Greek name 'Eugenios', which means 'well-born' or 'noble'. The root of the name comes from 'eu-' meaning 'good' and 'genes' meaning 'born of' or 'produced by'.
Meaning
noble, well-born
Language Evolution
Eugenios (Ancient Greek), Eugenia (Latin), Eugénie (French), Eugênio (Portuguese)
Historical Usage
The name Eugenia became popular in various cultures due to its association with nobility and was frequently used among royal families in Europe during the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Eugenio, Eugene, Eugénie, Ewa
Modern Popularity & Image
Eugenia is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and grace. It remains moderately popular in several cultures.
Famous People
Eugenia Cooney, an internet personality, Eugenia Bulygina, a Russian-born artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eugenia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Eugenia"
"Eugenia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9331st of 10718 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 283rd of 9107 | 9,268 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 394th of 9204 | 5,402 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 502nd of 12526 | 6,390 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 640th of 19264 | 4,082 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1332nd of 27321 | 1,847 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3386th of 35406 | 711 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3400th of 30306 | 560 |
Regional Popularity of "Eugenia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Eugenia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
18.57% 263rd/1416 |
16.53% 228th/1379 |
12.05% 285th/2366 |
29.07% 332nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
27.10% 419th/1546 |
19.99% 311th/1556 |
16.28% 383rd/2353 |
31.29% 484th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
24.88% 554th/2227 |
18.93% 460th/2430 |
15.53% 443rd/2853 |
23.60% 655th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
22.17% 651st/2937 |
18.15% 632nd/3483 |
16.03% 564th/3518 |
18.64% 754th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.25% 1520th/3685 |
26.32% 1178th/4475 |
25.16% 1307th/5194 |
20.82% 1315th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
57.77% 2983rd/5164 |
41.61% 3043rd/7313 |
37.77% 2819th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
87.74% 3937th/4487 |
30.89% 2107th/6822 |
48.63% 3052nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eugenia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eugenia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.