Royal
boy name#476 in 2025Royal entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #274 in 1889, ranks #476 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#476
rank today
#274
peak (1889)
640
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #333 |
| 1890s | #339 |
| 1900s | #384 |
| 1910s | #423 |
| 1920s | #423 |
| 1930s | #495 |
| 1940s | #556 |
| 1950s | #716 |
| 1960s | #880 |
| 1970s | #1139 |
| 1980s | #1412 |
| 1990s | #1791 |
| 2000s | #1803 |
| 2010s | #725 |
| 2020s | #407 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Royal has been most popular in TX, GA, CA.
Living bearers
About 13,500 people named Royal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Royal alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
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 #476 among US boy names in 2025, with 640 babies given the name.
- When was the name Royal most popular?
- Royal peaked in 1889, reaching #274 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Royal with classmates?
- Royal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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