How Many People Are Named Queen?
Complete statistics for the name Queen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Queen, a regal name with origins in royalty, is very rare in the U.S., with only 1 in 41,526 Americans bearing it. That's just 7,947 people today. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity in 2018, but most people named Queen are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 74All 16,021 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Queen Through the Generations
Queen stands out as a name that's seen a resurgence in recent years, despite its overall rarity. With 7,947 living bearers in the U.S., it's a name that's been around for generations but has gained traction more recently. The majority of those named Queen are over 60, indicating a strong presence among older generations, though there's a notable rise in younger individuals adopting the name, suggesting it's becoming more popular among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Queen's English roots
📄 About the Name Queen
How Many People Have the Name Queen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18,077 people in the United States currently share the name Queen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,335 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Queen a Common or Rare Name?
Queen is classified as 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 Queen Mean?
Queen means "royal title" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Queen in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Queen Most Popular?
The name Queen reached peak popularity in 2018, with 282 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Queen?
Approximately 18,077 people named Queen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 18,077. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,335 Americans.
Is Queen a rare name?
Queen is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,335 Americans has this name.
What does the name Queen mean?
Queen means "royal title" and comes from English origins.
Is Queen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Queen are male and 100% are female.
When was Queen most popular?
Queen peaked in 2018 with 282 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.