Napoleon
boy name#4539 in 2025Napoleon entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #294 in 1887, ranks #4539 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4539
rank today
#294
peak (1887)
22
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #336 |
| 1890s | #393 |
| 1900s | #484 |
| 1910s | #539 |
| 1920s | #623 |
| 1930s | #674 |
| 1940s | #780 |
| 1950s | #771 |
| 1960s | #844 |
| 1970s | #1196 |
| 1980s | #1343 |
| 1990s | #2167 |
| 2000s | #3309 |
| 2010s | #4897 |
| 2020s | #6385 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Napoleon has been most popular in CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 3,800 people named Napoleon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Napoleon alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Napoleon in 2025?
- Napoleon ranks #4539 among US boy names in 2025, with 22 babies given the name.
- When was the name Napoleon most popular?
- Napoleon peaked in 1887, reaching #294 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Napoleon with classmates?
- Napoleon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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