Eugenia

Eugenia is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning “well born.” In 2024 it was given to 40 girls in the United States.

Eugenia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian · Greek
Meaning
“well born”
Pronunciation
/juːˈd͡ʒiːniə/

About the name Eugenia

Eugenia belongs to the Italian and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “well born” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Eugenia first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #190 in 1882, and in 2024 40 babies received the name — 29,867 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eugenia in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#190 in 1882
Peak year
1919
Babies named Eugenia in 2024
40
Total since 1880
29,867

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eugenia mean?

Eugenia means “well born” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Eugenia a boy or girl name?

Eugenia is a girl name. In 2024, 40 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eugenia?

Eugenia comes from the Italian and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Eugenia?

Eugenia first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #190 in 1882, and 40 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Eugenia?

Eugenia is pronounced /juːˈd͡ʒiːniə/ (IPA).

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