Gene Widener

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gene Widener — English
131K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gene Widener 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 Widener: Chris Widener (born 1963), American politician Chris Widener (author) (born 1966), American author and motivational speaker Christine Ourmières-Widener (born 1964), French businesswoman Eleanor Elkins Widener (c. 1862–1937), American heiress George Widener (born 1962), autistic savant George Dunton Widener (1861–1912), American businessman who died in the sinking of the Titanic H. Emory Widener, Jr. (1923–2007), American judge Harry Elkins Widener (1885–1912), American book collector who died in the sinking of the Titanic Jeff Widener (born 1956), American photographer Joseph E. 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: Widener

French

Chris Widener (born 1963), American politician Chris Widener (author) (born 1966), American author and motivational speaker Christine Ourmières-Widener (born 1964), French businesswoman Eleanor Elkins Widener (c. 1862–1937), American heiress George Widener (born 1962), autistic savant George Dunton Widener (1861–1912), American businessman who died in the sinking of the Titanic H. Emory Widener, Jr. (1923–2007), American judge Harry Elkins Widener (1885–1912), American book collector who died in the sinking of the Titanic Jeff Widener (born 1956), American photographer Joseph E.

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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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Numerology

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

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Widener?
The surname Widener originates from French. Chris Widener (born 1963), American politician Chris Widener (author) (born 1966), American author and motivational speaker Christine Ourmières-Widener (born 1964), French businesswoman Eleanor Elkins Widener (c. 1862–1937), American heiress George Widener (born 1962), autistic savant George Dunton Widener (1861–1912), American businessman who died in the sinking of the Titanic H. Emory Widener, Jr. (1923–2007), American judge Harry Elkins Widener (1885–1912), American book collector who died in the sinking of the Titanic Jeff Widener (born 1956), American photographer Joseph E.
What are the origins of the name Gene Widener?
The name Gene Widener combines two different traditions: the first name Gene has English roots, while the surname Widener originates from French.
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