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Eugenie

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Pronounced yoo-ZHAY-nee /juːˈʒeɪ.ni/Medium

Meaning: The French form of Eugenia, from the Greek eugenes, 'well-born; noble.' Borne by Empress Eugenie of France and by Princess Eugenie of York.Medium

In 30 seconds: An elegant royal name: Eugenie means 'well-born; noble' (said 'yoo-ZHAY-nee'). Regal and refined.
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Origin MediumFrench, Greek
MeaningThe French form of Eugenia, from the Greek eugenes, 'well-born; noble.' Borne by Empress Eugenie of France and by Princess Eugenie of York.
U.S. rank (2024)#15983 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,407

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eugenie, French for the Greek Eugenia ('well-born; noble'), has long graced European royalty, from Empress Eugenie to Princess Eugenie. Refined and rare in the U.S. (said 'yoo-ZHAY-nee').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, noble at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Eugenie is the French form of Eugenia, from the Greek eugenes, 'well-born; noble' — carried by Empress Eugenie of France and Princess Eugenie of York, giving it a regal air (said 'yoo-ZHAY-nee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Eugenie — French form of Eugenia; Greek 'well-born; noble'

Variations

EugeniaEugénieEugenielle

Nicknames

GenieJenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eugenie mean?

Eugenie is the French form of Eugenia, from the Greek for 'well-born; noble.'

How do you pronounce Eugenie?

It's said yoo-ZHAY-nee /juːˈʒeɪ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eugenie a boy or girl name?

Eugenie is a girl's name.

How popular is Eugenie?

Eugenie is a rare name in the U.S.

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