Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Navarre since 1986
Babies named Navarre per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Navarre is a rare geographic name, first recorded in the United States in 1986. Its peak year was 1992, after which usage declined. However, since around 2022, the name has shown a slight upward trajectory, possibly reflecting a growing interest in place names and surnames as first names. With zero births per x, it remains extremely uncommon, making it a distinctive choice. No single state has recorded enough uses to stand out, and the name has never broken into the national top 1000. Navarre offers a connection to the historic kingdom straddling the Pyrenees, evoking a sense of cultural heritage and understated nobility.
Navarre is a locational surname and given name derived from the historical Kingdom of Navarre in the Pyrenees between Spain and France. The name likely originates from the Basque word 'naba', meaning 'plain' or 'barley field', combined with the suffix '-erri'. Used primarily as a surname, it has seen occasional use as a masculine given name, especially in the United States since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nav, Navi
Variants: Navarra, Navar
Sibling names for Navarre
Names that share Navarre's style, for a brother or sister.
