Rising since 1989, #327 for girls today.
Popularity of Navy since 1985
Babies named Navy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 | 0 |
| 1990s | 49 | 0 |
| 2000s | 117 | 40 |
| 2010s | 1,234 | 231 |
| 2020s | 4,500 | 533 |
Meaning & origin
Navy is a modern word name that has gained traction since first appearing on the U.S. naming charts in 1985. By 2025, it reached its peak rank of 327, with 1 in 1,719 girls receiving the name that year. Its steady rise since 1989 places it among a growing cohort of color-inspired names like Scarlett and Sienna. While most popular in states such as Utah, North Dakota, and Montana, Navy remains a distinctive choice nationwide. The name's appeal lies in its crisp sound and cool associations, free from historical baggage yet adopting the fashionable -y ending common among contemporary girls' names.
Navy first appeared as a given name in the late 20th century, drawn from the English noun 'navy' referring to a nation's warships or a shade of dark blue. It follows a modern trend of using color and military-associated words as baby names, particularly for girls. Its rise in popularity since 1989 mirrors that of other word names like Sienna and Violet.
Where Navy is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Navy” around the world
Where Navy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
New Zealand
18
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Navy
Names that share Navy's style, for a brother or sister.
