Gene
Gene: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสiหn/
Meaning and origin of Gene
- A unisex given name.
- A diminutive of the male given name Eugene, also used as a formal male given name.
- A female given name, used as a formal female given name.
- A diminutive of the female given name Genevieve
How popular is Gene?
Since 1880, 6,997 girls and 126,877 boys in the U.S. have been named Gene (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #352 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #61 in 1937. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Gene
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Sibling name ideas for Gene
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Gene FAQ
What does the name Gene mean?
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the male given name Eugene, also used as a formal male given name. A female given name, used as a formal female given name. A diminutive of the female given name Genevieve
How popular is the name Gene?
Since 1880, 6,997 girls and 126,877 boys in the U.S. have been named Gene (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #352 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #61 in 1937. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gene a boy or girl name?
Gene is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6,997 girls and 126,877 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.