How Many People Are Named Princess?

Complete statistics for the name Princess: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Princess
Very Rare
English

Princess means little princess, fitting for a regal yet rare name. That's just 1 in 22,372 Americans who share it, making it very unique. With most people named Princess under 30, it's definitely a modern choice.

~14,751
Living in US
1 in 22,372
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little princess
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Regal Determined Charismatic
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

14,751
Worldwide Bearers
#5,320
Global Rank
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1,106
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,100
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,045
🇰🇪 Kenya
984
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
787
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
665
🇮🇳 India
632
🇲🇦 Morocco
546
🇿🇲 Zambia
502
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7 (0%)
♀ Female
14,744 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
8,595
Would be under 30 (55%)
5,283
Would be 30–60 (34%)
1,891
Would be over 60 (12%)

All 15,769 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
82
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Princess Through the Generations

Princess has seen its peak popularity in 2006 when 400 babies were given this name. Today, there are 14,751 people named Princess living in the United States, with an average age of 32. The majority, 8,595, are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among younger parents. As the name remains stable in usage, it stands out as a contemporary choice for girls.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,441
Texas 1,394
New York 1,279
Florida 1,104
Georgia 914
North Carolina 744
Illinois 662
Ohio 437
Michigan 392
South Carolina 389

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Princess's English roots

📄 About the Name Princess

How Many People Have the Name Princess?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,751 people in the United States currently share the name Princess. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,372 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Princess a Common or Rare Name?

Princess is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Princess Mean?

Princess means "little princess" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Princess in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Princess Most Popular?

The name Princess reached peak popularity in 2006, with 400 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Princess?

Approximately 14,751 people named Princess live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,769. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,372 Americans.

Is Princess a rare name?

Princess is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,372 Americans has this name.

What does the name Princess mean?

Princess means "little princess" and comes from English origins.

Is Princess more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Princess are male and 100% are female.

When was Princess most popular?

Princess peaked in 2006 with 400 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US14,751
All-Time Births15,769
1 in X1 in 22,372
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year2006
World Rank#5,320
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.