How Many People Are Named Gene?

133,809

people in the United States are named Gene

1 in 2,503 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#560

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0399%

Of US population

Peak Year

1928

3,311 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: JEEN
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Short form of EUGENE.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
5.2%
Male
94.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 78.2 years old

Young (<30) 3,194
2.4%
Adult (30–60) 18,497
13.8%
Senior (>60) 112,118
83.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 8,311
California 8,267
Illinois 7,263
Ohio 7,088
New York 6,238
Pennsylvania 5,754
Missouri 4,398
Michigan 4,255
Indiana 4,206
North Carolina 4,134

💡 Fun Facts About "Gene"

  • 88 babies were named Gene in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1928
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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