Eugenia
Girl name · Anglo Saxon · French · Greek
Meaningwell-born · Greek
- US rank
- #2,778
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #190 in 1882
61 babies were named Eugenia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 313 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Eugenia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 26,316 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Eugenia, 61 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eugenia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEugenia has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Eugenias, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1882, when it ranked #190. Today it's #2,778, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEugenia has climbed 313 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,778. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedEugenia is most popular in Texas, where it ranks #982. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Greek, Eugenia means “well-born”. Our records link it to Anglo Saxon, French and Greek roots.
About the name Eugenia
Eugenia is a girl name of Anglo Saxon, French and Greek origin meaning “well-born”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-nia”. US birth records list Eugenia for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1882, when it ranked #190 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,778, with 61 babies.
Origin:Anglo Saxon namesFrench namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 457 | 2,189 girls |
| 1890s | 408 | 2,451 girls |
| 1900s | 377 | 2,651 girls |
| 1910s | 491 | 2,038 girls |
| 1920s | 421 | 2,374 girls |
| 1930s | 267 | 3,748 girls |
| 1940s | 210 | 4,768 girls |
| 1950s | 175 | 5,699 girls |
| 1960s | 182 | 5,504 girls |
| 1970s | 152 | 6,585 girls |
| 1980s | 84 | 11,946 girls |
| 1990s | 42 | 23,708 girls |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,736 girls |
| 2010s | 24 | 42,355 girls |
| 2020s | 32 | 30,976 girls |
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Questions about the name Eugenia
What does the name Eugenia mean?
Eugenia means “well-born” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Eugenia?
Eugenia has Anglo Saxon, French, Greek roots in our records. Other Anglo Saxon names include Daisy, Audrey, Gemma.
Is Eugenia a boy or girl name?
Eugenia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Eugenia?
Eugenia ranked #2,778 for US girls in 2025, given to 61 babies. Its best year was 1882 (#190).