Declining since 2019, #2,214 for girls today.
Popularity of Queen since 1880
Babies named Queen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Queen's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 193 |
| 1890s | 345 |
| 1900s | 617 |
| 1910s | 1,511 |
| 1920s | 2,439 |
| 1930s | 2,228 |
| 1940s | 2,152 |
| 1950s | 1,803 |
| 1960s | 723 |
| 1970s | 230 |
| 1980s | 213 |
| 1990s | 494 |
| 2000s | 576 |
| 2010s | 1,613 |
| 2020s | 955 |
Meaning & origin
Queen is an English title name directly referencing a female monarch. First recorded in U.S. data in 1880, it peaked in popularity in 1907. As of 2025, it ranked 2,214th, with about 1 in every 19,365 newborns receiving the name. Its usage has been falling since 2019, and it is most common in Michigan, Florida, and Texas. The name carries a bold regal quality, often chosen for its unmistakable meaning of sovereignty and grace.
Queen derives directly from the English word queen, meaning a female monarch or wife of a king. It is a rare title name that has been used sporadically since the 19th century, likely chosen for its regal connotations rather than any deeper linguistic root.
Where Queen 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.
“Queen” around the world
Where Queen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Queen
Names that share Queen's style, for a brother or sister.
