Eugenie Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationyoo-JEEN-ee / juːˈdʒiːni

Greek; French

Meaning

Greek: well-born; French: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

Eugenie is derived from the Greek name Eugenios, which means 'well-born' or 'noble.' The name has been popular in various European cultures, particularly in France, where it gained prominence in the 19th century. It has been associated with royalty and nobility, notably through figures such as Empress Eugénie of France. The name has also been used in literature and the arts, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Eugenie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Eugenia
  • Eugene

International Variants

  • Eugenia (Spanish)
  • Eugénie (French)
  • Eugenie (German)

Famous people named Eugenie

Eugenie de Montijo was the Empress of the French as the wife of Napoleon III.

Eugenie Clark was a renowned American ichthyologist known for her work on sharks.

Eugenie Bouchard is a Canadian professional tennis player who reached the finals of Wimbledon in 2014.

Eugenie Scott is an American physical anthropologist and former executive director of the National Center for Science Education.

Fictional characters named Eugenie

Eugenie is a character in the 'Eugenie' series by author Joss Whedon, known for her adventures in a fantastical world.

Eugenie is a character in the 'Eugenie' novels by author Richelle Mead, where she navigates a world of magic and politics.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eugenie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Eugenie has ranked as high as #818 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in New York, Louisiana, California, Illinois, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Eugenie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Eugenie (1972)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18807
188116
188212
18837
188420
188519
188619
188728
188827
188927
189014
189115
189228
189330
189423
189522
189627
189718
189816
189920
190023
190122
190216
19037
190417
190523
190621
190722
190822
190920
191022
191123
191238
191344
191450
191553
191650
191766
191857
191945
192072
192151
192248
192347
192448
192538
192635
192743
192835
192930
193039
193141
193233
193323
193431
193532
193628
193729
193832
193936
194023
194128
194239
194332
194436
194538
194656
194756
194848
194949
195056
195150
195245
195360
195457
195541
195639
195739
195831
195934
196027
196125
196216
196328
196418
196526
196619
196717
196816
196919
197023
197121
197218
197313
197411
197517
197613
197714
197813
197912
198010
19819
19828
19839
19847
19859
19868
19879
19888
19898
199013
19919
199214
199310
19947
19957
199610
199711
19989
199911
200010
200113
200217
20036
20046
20056
20068
20079
20086
20095
20118
201210
20135
20148
201512
20169
20178
20186
201912
20206
20216
202210
20245