Egypt
Egypt is a girl's name of Egyptian origin.
Meaning
Home of the Ka of Ptah (derived from ancient Greek Aigyptos).
Origin and history
Egypt is a place name of ancient origin derived from the Greek name for the African nation. It gained modern usage in the United States alongside a trend of using prominent geographic locations as given names. Its popularity as a modern female name has risen notably in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
4,726 babies in the United States have been named Egypt since 1880. It ranks #2546 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #988.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.3 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- GA (8.2 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
- PA (7.2 %)
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 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 325 |
| 2000-2010 | 935 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,959 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,434 |
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Greek 'Aigyptos', which was derived from 'Hwt-ka-Ptah', an ancient Egyptian name for Memphis.
- Egypt joined other geographic names like Brooklyn and Paris as a popular choice for children in late 20th and early 21st century U.S. usage.