Royal
girl name#1652 in 2025Royal entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #626 in 2016, ranks #1652 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1928–2025
#1652
rank today
#626
peak (2016)
125
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4003 |
| 1930s | #3470 |
| 1940s | #4507 |
| 1950s | #5284 |
| 1960s | #6539 |
| 1970s | #7794 |
| 1980s | #9000 |
| 1990s | #9376 |
| 2000s | #9877 |
| 2010s | #2308 |
| 2020s | #1055 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Royal has been most popular in GA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 4,300 people named Royal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Royal is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Royal in 2025?
- Royal ranks #1652 among US girl names in 2025, with 125 babies given the name.
- When was the name Royal most popular?
- Royal peaked in 2016, reaching #626 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Royal with classmates?
- Royal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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