Princess
Princess is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Royal daughter, prince's consort, or female sovereign.
Origin and history
Princess is a modern English vocabulary name derived from the royal title for a monarch's daughter or prince's wife. While historically used as an affectionate honorific, it emerged as a formal given name in the United States during the late 20th century. It remains a consistent choice for parents seeking a regal, charming name.
Popularity in the United States
15,975 babies in the United States have been named Princess since 1880. It ranks #1221 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #913.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.9 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 53 |
| 1910-1920 | 145 |
| 1920-1930 | 190 |
| 1930-1940 | 156 |
| 1940-1950 | 271 |
| 1950-1960 | 488 |
| 1960-1970 | 865 |
| 1970-1980 | 845 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,495 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,412 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,260 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,145 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,633 |
Fun facts
- Princess transitioned from an affectionate term or royal honorific into a recognized given name in English-speaking regions.
- The word traces back to Old French and ultimately Latin 'princeps', meaning chief or first.