How Popular (or Rare) was Royal in 2002?

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#10,916
2002 Rank
9
2002 Births
#628
Best Rank (2016)
476
Peak Year (2016)
4,091
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 199,647
Rarity Factor (2002)
Popularity Position
Bottom 40%
Among US girls' names in 2002
Rare Β· 1 in 199,647 births

πŸ“Š The Royal Story

Royal is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #10916 in 2002 with 9 recorded births. This places Royal in the bottom 40% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 476 births ranking #628. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 18.2%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 199,647 girls born was named Royal. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English word name from French and Latin  |  Meaning: royal

Royal is a bold aspirational word name with an immediate sense of prestige. It feels modern, direct, and high-impact.

As a first name, Royal belongs much more to modern naming than to old personal-name traditions. Its appeal is rooted in status imagery and a polished sound.

Did you know?Royal sits in the same modern naming space as Prince, King, and Reign, but sounds softer than some of them.
Similar namesPrince, Reign, King, Saint, Legend

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