Versailles
A French feminine name derived from the placename Versailles, alluding to the opulent palace.
Name Census estimates that about 29 living Americans carry the first name Versailles. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 75.9% of registrations being female. The average person named Versailles today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Versailles births was 2024 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Versailles. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Versailles. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
29
~ 1 in 11,819,115 Americans
Peak year
2024
13 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,804
Tracked since 2016
Gender
Gender distribution for Versailles
Versailles is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 29 total registrations, 7 (24.1%) were male and 22 (75.9%) were female.
Versailles as a male name
- Ranked #10,804 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (7 births)
Versailles as a female name
- Ranked #15,083 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (6 births)
Popularity
Versailles: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Versailles from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 19 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Versailles by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Versailles during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Versailles
The given name Versailles originates from the French language and has its roots in the 17th century. It is derived from the name of the famous Palace of Versailles, located in the town of Versailles, near Paris, France. The palace was built by King Louis XIV and served as the primary residence of the French monarchy from 1682 until the start of the French Revolution in 1789.
The name Versailles is closely tied to the history and grandeur of the French monarchy. The palace itself was a symbol of the absolute power and opulence of the French kings, and its construction and maintenance required immense resources and labor. The name Versailles may have been given to individuals as a tribute to the royal family or as a reflection of their aspirations for wealth and status.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Versailles dates back to the late 17th century. Marie-Antoinette de Versailles (1662-1741) was a French noblewoman who lived during the reign of King Louis XIV. She was a member of the court and held the title of Countess of Versailles.
Another notable person with the name Versailles was Louis-Philippe de Versailles (1725-1804), a French aristocrat and military officer who served during the reign of King Louis XVI. He was a Knight of the Order of Saint Louis and fought in several campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars.
In the 19th century, Versailles was the first name of a French painter, Versailles Clédat (1819-1890). He was known for his landscapes and genre paintings, many of which depicted scenes from rural French life.
During the 20th century, the name Versailles was borne by Versailles Philharmonic (1902-1986), a French composer and conductor. He was renowned for his orchestral works and had a significant influence on the development of contemporary classical music in France.
Another notable individual with the name Versailles was Versailles Delacroix (1919-2005), a French writer and journalist. She was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Paris and was known for her sharp wit and insightful commentary on cultural and political issues.
While the name Versailles has its origins in French history and culture, it has been used across various regions and time periods, reflecting the enduring legacy and influence of the Palace of Versailles and the French monarchy.
People
Versailles + last name combinations
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FAQ
Versailles: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Versailles?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 29 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Versailles going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 11,819,115 US residents.
Is Versailles a common name?
We classify Versailles as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Versailles most popular?
The single biggest year for Versailles was 2024, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Versailles is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Versailles in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Versailles a female name?
Yes, 75.9% of people registered as Versailles in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Versailles still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Versailles in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Versailles can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Versailles?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.