Princess
Girl name · English · Old English
Meaningprincess · English
- US rank
- #1,120
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #613 in 1986
209 babies were named Princess in the US in 2025. It has dropped 325 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1895–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Princess you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,692 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Princess, 209 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Princess would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPrincess first shows up in US birth records in 1895, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 130 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1986, when it reached #613.
- TrendPrincess has slipped 325 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,120. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedPrincess is most popular in Georgia, where it ranks #487, followed by Iowa (#565) and Alabama (#574). It's in the top 1,000 in 10 states.
- MeaningIn English, Princess means “princess”. Our records link it to English and Old English roots.
About the name Princess
Princess is a girl name of English and Old English origin meaning “princess”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ess”. US birth records list Princess for girls from 1895 to 2025, in 126 of those 131 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #613 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,120, with 209 babies.
Origin:English namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 14 | 71,225 girls |
| 1900s | 18 | 56,850 girls |
| 1910s | 18 | 54,496 girls |
| 1920s | 16 | 63,211 girls |
| 1930s | 15 | 68,259 girls |
| 1940s | 19 | 53,821 girls |
| 1950s | 25 | 39,777 girls |
| 1960s | 47 | 21,151 girls |
| 1970s | 55 | 18,275 girls |
| 1980s | 145 | 6,902 girls |
| 1990s | 134 | 7,467 girls |
| 2000s | 176 | 5,674 girls |
| 2010s | 180 | 5,550 girls |
| 2020s | 168 | 5,960 girls |
Other spellings of Princess
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Princess
What does the name Princess mean?
Princess means “princess” in English.
What is the origin of the name Princess?
Princess has English, Old English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Princess a boy or girl name?
Princess is a girl name.
How popular is the name Princess?
Princess ranked #1,120 for US girls in 2025, given to 209 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#613).