Find out how popular the first name Princess has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Princess by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Princess is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Princess being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 286 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Princess.

The history of the first name Princess

The name Princess has its origins in the English language, derived from the Old French word "princesse," which itself comes from the Latin word "princeps," meaning "first" or "chief." The name Princess is a title that denotes the daughter of a monarch or a member of a royal family.

The use of the name Princess as a given name dates back to the 17th century, when it became popular among the nobility and upper classes in Europe. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Princess is Princess Anne of Great Britain, born in 1665, the second daughter of King James II and his first wife, Anne Hyde.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Princess. One of the most famous was Princess Diana, born Diana Frances Spencer in 1961, who married Prince Charles of Wales in 1981. She was widely admired for her humanitarian work and her efforts to modernize the British monarchy. Tragically, she died in a car accident in Paris in 1997.

Another well-known Princess was Princess Grace of Monaco, born Grace Patricia Kelly in 1929. She was an American actress who starred in several acclaimed films, including "Rear Window" and "To Catch a Thief," before marrying Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956 and becoming a real-life princess.

In ancient times, the name Princess was associated with royalty and power. One of the earliest recorded examples of a princess is Princess Hatshepsut, who ruled as a pharaoh of Egypt from around 1479 to 1458 BCE. She was one of the most successful and influential rulers of ancient Egypt, overseeing a period of prosperity and peace.

Princess Leia, the fictional character from the Star Wars films, played by Carrie Fisher, has also contributed to the popularity of the name Princess. Introduced in the 1977 film "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope," Princess Leia was a leader in the Rebel Alliance and an iconic figure in popular culture.

Other notable individuals named Princess throughout history include Princess Merida from the Disney/Pixar film "Brave" (2012), Princess Jasmine from the Disney animated film "Aladdin" (1992), and Princess Buttercup from the cult classic film "The Princess Bride" (1987).

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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