Holding steady.
Popularity of Palestine since 1915
Babies named Palestine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1942, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Palestine's real moment was 1921.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Palestine is a geographical name that has seen occasional use as a given name in the United States. According to official Social Security data, the name was first recorded in 1915, with a modest peak in 1921. Since then, usage has remained negligible, with no births recorded in many years, and it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. In the latest year, 2025, no births were recorded, as indicated by a 1-in-N value of null. The name has shown a stable trajectory with no revival. It is primarily used for girls, though it could be considered unisex. As a place name, Palestine shares a style with other location-inspired names like Jordan and India. Its rarity means it stands out, but it carries strong geographical and political associations that may influence perception.
The name Palestine derives from the geographical region of the same name, of ancient origin but used as a given name only in modern times. Its earliest recorded use as a first name in U.S. data dates to 1915, possibly influenced by regional awareness or family heritage. The name saw a minor peak in 1921 but has remained rare since.
Sibling names for Palestine
Names that share Palestine's style, for a brother or sister.
