Royal
Royal is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Regal, kingly, or belonging to a monarch.
Origin and history
Royal is an English vocabulary name derived from the Old French word 'roial', meaning kingly or regal. Historically used as a given name in the late 19th century, it has experienced a modern resurgence in the United States as part of a trend toward majestic word names.
Popularity in the United States
20,072 babies in the United States have been named Royal since 1880. It ranks #838 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #408.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- GA (5.8 %)
- LA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 274 |
| 1890-1900 | 299 |
| 1900-1910 | 312 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,338 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,030 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,355 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,289 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,068 |
| 1960-1970 | 735 |
| 1970-1980 | 561 |
| 1980-1990 | 496 |
| 1990-2000 | 502 |
| 2000-2010 | 764 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,361 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,688 |
Famous people named Royal
- Royal Wilder: Historical figure, Literary figure
- Royal Ivey: Basketball player, Basketball coach
Fun facts
- Royal Wilder was the husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder and a character featured in the famous 'Little House' book series.
- While historically present in 19th-century birth records, Royal has seen a notable revival in contemporary American naming trends.