Girl nameCurrently #2,029 in the USSteady
Empress
//ˈɛmpɹɛs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20197 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
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Empress's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Empress |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 108 |
| 2018 | 107 |
| 2019 | 157 |
| 2020 | 134 |
| 2021 | 122 |
| 2022 | 119 |
| 2023 | 115 |
| 2024 | 96 |
Empress through the decades
- Empress peaked in 2019, when 157 babies were named Empress in the US.
- The 2020s were Empress's strongest decade, averaging 117 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Empress has risen 237% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Empress currently ranks #2,029 in the US and is holding steady.