Queenie
Queenie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Queen or female ruler, derived from the Old English 'cwēn'.
Origin and history
Queenie originated in Victorian England as an affectionate pet name derived from the Old English word for queen. It gained popularity as an independent given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today in the United States, it remains a rare and vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,912 babies in the United States have been named Queenie since 1880. It ranks #2824 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1999.
States where it is most popular
- NC (20.7 %)
- SC (20.4 %)
- NY (15.9 %)
- CA (13.9 %)
- AL (10.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 118 |
| 1890-1900 | 202 |
| 1900-1910 | 346 |
| 1910-1920 | 530 |
| 1920-1930 | 582 |
| 1930-1940 | 375 |
| 1940-1950 | 331 |
| 1950-1960 | 321 |
| 1960-1970 | 178 |
| 1970-1980 | 74 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 97 |
| 2000-2010 | 211 |
| 2010-2019 | 387 |
| 2020-2029 | 102 |
Famous people named Queenie
- Queenie Smith: Actress, Dancer
- Queenie Watts: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- The name became popular as an affectionate moniker during the reign of Queen Victoria.
- It traces back to the Proto-Germanic word 'kwanō', meaning woman or wife.