Gene Josey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gene Josey — English
131K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gene Josey 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 Josey: Josey Garcia, American politician Josey Jewell (born 1994), American football player Josey Little (1821–1877), British jockey and soldier Josey Montana McCoy, American voice actor Josey Rebelle, British musician Josey Scott (born 1972), American rock musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer Josey Wales (born 1956), Jamaican dancehall DJ Surname Alex Josey (1910–1986), British-Singaporean journalist and author Chase Josey (born 1995), American snowboarder E. J. Josey (1924–2009), American activist and librarian Henry Josey (born 1991), American football player Julian C. Josey Jr. 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: Josey

English

Josey Garcia, American politician Josey Jewell (born 1994), American football player Josey Little (1821–1877), British jockey and soldier Josey Montana McCoy, American voice actor Josey Rebelle, British musician Josey Scott (born 1972), American rock musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer Josey Wales (born 1956), Jamaican dancehall DJ Surname Alex Josey (1910–1986), British-Singaporean journalist and author Chase Josey (born 1995), American snowboarder E. J. Josey (1924–2009), American activist and librarian Henry Josey (born 1991), American football player Julian C. Josey Jr.

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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 Josey

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 Josey:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Josey?
The surname Josey originates from English. Josey Garcia, American politician Josey Jewell (born 1994), American football player Josey Little (1821–1877), British jockey and soldier Josey Montana McCoy, American voice actor Josey Rebelle, British musician Josey Scott (born 1972), American rock musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer Josey Wales (born 1956), Jamaican dancehall DJ Surname Alex Josey (1910–1986), British-Singaporean journalist and author Chase Josey (born 1995), American snowboarder E. J. Josey (1924–2009), American activist and librarian Henry Josey (born 1991), American football player Julian C. Josey Jr.
How common is the surname Josey?
The surname Josey is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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