135,625births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
1937Peak · United States
#560Scotland 2025
Gene is a boy name family recorded 135,625 times in 9 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#560 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1937, at 152.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Gene
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene | English | 133,874 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2230 | 1937 | ▼ 6 % |
| Gene | English | 821 | 🏴 England & Wales | #668 | 2025 | ▲ 137 % |
| Gene | English | 639 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1942 | – |
| Gene | English | 208 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1945 | – |
| Gene | English | 29 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 2022 | – |
| Gene | English | 25 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1954 | – |
Questions about Gene
How popular is the name Gene?
In 2025 it ranked #560 in Scotland. Official registers record 135,625 births across 9 countries.
When was Gene most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1937, at 152.1 births per 100,000.
Is Gene a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gene is a boy name.