Dynasty
Dynasty is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Power, rule, or a succession of influential rulers.
Origin and history
Dynasty is a modern English vocabulary name derived from the word for a succession of rulers from the same family. It gained usage as a given name in the late 20th century, influenced by popular culture and word-name trends. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice used predominantly for females.
Popularity in the United States
2,369 babies in the United States have been named Dynasty since 1880. It ranks #3625 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1903.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17 %)
- NY (15.6 %)
- NC (11.2 %)
- OH (8.6 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 480 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,058 |
| 2010-2019 | 491 |
| 2020-2029 | 198 |
Fun facts
- The word originally derives from the Ancient Greek 'dynasteia', meaning power or lordship.
- Its initial rise as a given name coincided with the popularity of the 1980s American television soap opera of the same name.