Gene Dame

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gene Dame — English
131K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gene Dame is a name that combines English origins. The first name Gene is a masculine given name of English origin. Gene is a unisex given name. It is often a short form (hypocorism) of Eugene or Genevieve. Notable people with the name include: Gene Abel, American psychiatrist and controversial clinician Gene Bradley (born 1957), American football player Gene A. Cretz (born 1950), American politician Gene Davidson (1896–1960), American football and baseball player Gene Englund (1917–1995), American professional basketball player Gene F. The surname Dame: Edmond Dame (1893–1956), French sport wrestler Enid Dame (1943–2003), American poet and writer Gilman M. Dame, American politician Harriet Patience Dame (1815–1900), American Civil War nurse Harry A. Dame (1878–1933), American football player and coach Napoleon Dame (1913–2006), Canadian ice hockey player Paul Dame, American politician Pierrette Dame (born 1936), French archer William H. Dame (1819–1884), American politician Olivier Dame-Malka (born 1990), Canadian-born French ice hockey player Dames (surname) Gene is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 131K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Gene reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Gene

English

Gene is a unisex given name. It is often a short form (hypocorism) of Eugene or Genevieve. Notable people with the name include: Gene Abel, American psychiatrist and controversial clinician Gene Bradley (born 1957), American football player Gene A. Cretz (born 1950), American politician Gene Davidson (1896–1960), American football and baseball player Gene Englund (1917–1995), American professional basketball player Gene F.

Surname: Dame

French

Edmond Dame (1893–1956), French sport wrestler Enid Dame (1943–2003), American poet and writer Gilman M. Dame, American politician Harriet Patience Dame (1815–1900), American Civil War nurse Harry A. Dame (1878–1933), American football player and coach Napoleon Dame (1913–2006), Canadian ice hockey player Paul Dame, American politician Pierrette Dame (born 1936), French archer William H. Dame (1819–1884), American politician Olivier Dame-Malka (born 1990), Canadian-born French ice hockey player Dames (surname)

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Gene is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Gene by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Gene Dame

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Gene Dame:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Gene?
The first name Gene originates from English. Gene is a unisex given name. It is often a short form (hypocorism) of Eugene or Genevieve. Notable people with the name include: Gene Abel, American psychiatrist and controversial clinician Gene Bradley (born 1957), American football player Gene A. Cretz (born 1950), American politician Gene Davidson (1896–1960), American football and baseball player Gene Englund (1917–1995), American professional basketball player Gene F.
When was Gene most popular?
The name Gene reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dame?
The surname Dame originates from French. Edmond Dame (1893–1956), French sport wrestler Enid Dame (1943–2003), American poet and writer Gilman M. Dame, American politician Harriet Patience Dame (1815–1900), American Civil War nurse Harry A. Dame (1878–1933), American football player and coach Napoleon Dame (1913–2006), Canadian ice hockey player Paul Dame, American politician Pierrette Dame (born 1936), French archer William H. Dame (1819–1884), American politician Olivier Dame-Malka (born 1990), Canadian-born French ice hockey player Dames (surname)
What are the origins of the name Gene Dame?
The name Gene Dame combines two different traditions: the first name Gene has English roots, while the surname Dame originates from French.
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