How Many People Are Named Eugen?

Complete statistics for the name Eugen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Eugen
Very Rare
German

Eugen means 'well-born' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 4,657,667 Americans bearing this name. That's just 71 people today, making it a truly unique choice. The majority of Eugens are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~71
Living in US
1 in 4,657,667
Americans
1930
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Well-born
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Respected
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

135,629
Worldwide Bearers
#7,671
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
73,415
🇷🇴 Romania
31,509
🇨🇭 Switzerland
5,888
🇸🇰 Slovakia
4,588
🇦🇹 Austria
2,485
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2,113
🇺🇸 United States
2,108
🇲🇩 Moldova
1,670
🇭🇷 Croatia
969
🇪🇸 Spain
839

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
71 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 87
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
15
Would be 30–60 (7%)
211
Would be over 60 (93%)

All 226 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1930

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
69
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Eugen Through the Generations

Eugen, meaning 'well-born', has been a name that's seen its peak in the early 20th century, specifically in 1930 when there were 14 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by those over 60, with only a few individuals in their 30s and 40s. This age skew suggests Eugen is a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with a stable presence that hasn't significantly changed over the decades.

✨ Similar Names to Eugen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Eugen's German roots

📄 About the Name Eugen

How Many People Have the Name Eugen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 71 people in the United States currently share the name Eugen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,657,667 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Eugen a Common or Rare Name?

Eugen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Eugen Mean?

Eugen means "well-born" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Eugen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Eugen Most Popular?

The name Eugen reached peak popularity in 1930, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Eugen?

Approximately 71 people named Eugen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 226. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,657,667 Americans.

Is Eugen a rare name?

Eugen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,657,667 Americans has this name.

What does the name Eugen mean?

Eugen means "well-born" and comes from German origins.

Is Eugen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Eugen are male and 0% are female.

When was Eugen most popular?

Eugen peaked in 1930 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US71
All-Time Births226
1 in X1 in 4,657,667
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age87
Peak Year1930
World Rank#7,671
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.