Navy
Navy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fleet of ships; deep dark blue color.
Origin and history
Navy is a modern American word name derived from the English term for a fleet of ships or the dark blue color. It has seen a dramatic rise in popularity in the United States since the late 2010s. The name fits into the modern trend of using word names and color names for girls.
Popularity in the United States
5,913 babies in the United States have been named Navy since 1880. It ranks #2218 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #411.
States where it is most popular
- UT (12.5 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- OH (5 %)
- MI (4.1 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 49 |
| 2000-2010 | 117 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,234 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,500 |
Fun facts
- The term comes from Old French navie and Latin navigia, originally referring to a fleet of vessels before denoting the dark blue uniform color.
- Navy entered the U.S. top 1000 for girls in 2019 and rapidly gained ground in the 2020s.