Gen
Pronunciation: [ j-EHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Gen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 6 babies have been named Gen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,378 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,378
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Gen
Gen is a girl name .
Is Gen a boy or girl name? Gen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,378 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,742. Gen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gen is currently ranked #37,378 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Gen include Genesis, Genevieve, Geneva, Gentry, Genevie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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