Gene
A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning well-born, noble; a form of Eugene.
Babies a year
54
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#668
54 babies · up from #702
In 2025, 54 babies in England and Wales were named Gene. In the US, 86 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 3,166 in 1937.
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