MallowbyNames

Champagne

sham-PAYN · Of uncertain origin, likely derived from the name of the French wine region Champagne, used as a given name.

Peak popularity
1993
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Champagne since 1977

Babies named Champagne per year in U.S. Social Security records.

142943198020002020Most births 1991Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s16
1980s110
1990s332
2000s59
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Champagne is a modern word name introduced in the United States in 1977, derived from the famous French sparkling wine. It reached its peak popularity in 1993 but has never broken into the top 1000, remaining a rare and distinctive choice. The name has a stable trajectory, with very few annual births and no significant uptick in recent decades. As of 2025, it continues to be given sporadically, primarily to girls. Unlike some word names tied to specific cultural references, Champagne's appeal lies in its celebratory and elegant connotations, though it carries no long etymological history.

The name Champagne is a modern invention, taken directly from the French sparkling wine and the historical region of Champagne, France. It first appeared as a given name in the United States in 1977, peaking in popularity in 1993. As a word name, it belongs to a category of names inspired by luxury or celebratory items.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Champ, Chammie

Sibling names for Champagne

Names that share Champagne's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Champagne mean?
The meaning of Champagne is uncertain, but it is most commonly associated with the French sparkling wine and the region of Champagne, France.
How popular is the name Champagne?
Champagne has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. It was first recorded in 1977, peaked in 1993, and has remained rare, with fewer than 5 births per year in most years.
Is Champagne a boy or girl name?
Champagne is almost exclusively used for girls, based on historical U.S. birth data.