The nameEugenie
Eugenie is the French form of Eugenia, the name of an empress and a British princess.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Eugenie comes from the Greek eugenes, "well born, noble".
Origin
French, from Greek.
History
Eugénie de Montijo was the last empress of the French. In the United States Eugenie reached 413th place in 1887. In England and Wales it reached 1571st in 1998.
Did you know?
- Empress Eugénie opened the Suez Canal in 1869.
Famous people named Eugenie
- Princess Eugenie of York
Popularity of the name Eugenie
Eugenie in the United States
Eugenie was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 452 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Eugenie. Half of all babies named Eugenie in the United States were born before 1936, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Eugenie in France
Eugenie was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 27,910 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Eugenie. Half of all babies named Eugenie in France were born before 1913, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 138 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eugenie mean?
Eugenie comes from the Greek eugenes, "well born, noble".
What is the origin of the name Eugenie?
French, from Greek.
Is Eugenie a girl's or a boy's name?
Eugenie is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Eugenie?
In 2024, Eugenie was the 16921st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 5 births.
Who are famous people named Eugenie?
Princess Eugenie of York.