How Many People Are Named Royal?

23,603

people in the United States are named Royal

1 in 14,193 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1679

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0070%

Of US population

Peak Year

2021

1,213 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: ROI-əl
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the English word royal, derived (via Old French) from Latin regalis, a derivative of rex "king". It was first used as a given name in the 19th century.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
17.8%
Male
82.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 40.7 years old

Young (<30) 13,427
56.9%
Adult (30–60) 1,801
7.6%
Senior (>60) 8,375
35.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 1,618
California 1,541
New York 1,284
Georgia 1,027
Louisiana 800
Illinois 799
Florida 765
Ohio 722
Michigan 685
North Carolina 668

💡 Fun Facts About "Royal"

  • 930 babies were named Royal in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2021
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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