Egypt
Egypt is a boy's name of Egyptian origin.
Meaning
Home of the soul of Ptah; referring to the ancient country.
Origin and history
Egypt is a geographical place-name derived from the Ancient Greek 'Aigyptos', which traces back to the Egyptian phrase 'Hwt-ka-Ptah' meaning 'Estate of the Soul of Ptah'. Though historically rare as a masculine given name, it has seen increased modern usage in the United States as a bold geographic choice.
Popularity in the United States
820 babies in the United States have been named Egypt since 1880. It ranks #3856 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1583.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.1 %)
- CA (14.1 %)
- NY (13.4 %)
- FL (11.5 %)
- GA (10.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 35 |
| 2010-2019 | 429 |
| 2020-2029 | 344 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Greek rendering of the ancient capital Memphis's sacred name, Hwt-ka-Ptah.
- While used sporadically throughout U.S. history, it gained broader visibility as a given name in the 21st century.