Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Princess
GirlEnglish, Latin· “daughter of a monarch”
- Meaning
- daughter of a monarch
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- PRIHN-sehs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,122
- US babies 2025
- 209
- Best rank
- #613 (1986)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Princess
Princess is an English and Latin name that means “daughter of a monarch”.
Princess is the English title for the daughter of a monarch or the wife of a prince, from the Old French princesse, based on prince, which comes from the Latin princeps, first or chief. As a given name it has been used in the United States for generations, often as an affectionate expression of how treasured a daughter is. It carries associations of fairy tales, royalty and grace. Princess is distinctive and bold, and some families use it as a middle name. Its meaning is clear and immediate in English.
Popularity over time
Princess first appears in US Social Security records in 1895. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 43 different years, starting in 1979. Its best national rank was #613 in 1986, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 400 were named Princess. In 2025, 209 babies were named Princess, and it ranked #1,122 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,799 in 1920, #1,646 in 1950, #878 in 1980, #813 in 2000, #894 in 2010, and #1,122 in 2025. Of the 15,975 US girls named Princess since records began, 20% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,145 babies. Since 2010, 4,778 more have been named Princess.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Adison, Akeelah, Valery, Ayana, and Giovanna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Princess ranked highest in Georgia, Alabama, and Iowa.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | #505 | 23 |
| Alabama | #622 | 8 |
| Iowa | #657 | 5 |
| North Carolina | #766 | 13 |
| Wisconsin | #769 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Princess is usually pronounced PRIHN-sehs, with two syllables. It has eight letters, starts with P and ends in “-ss”.
Middle names for Princess
A few middle names that flow with Princess: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Princess
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Princess mean?
Princess is an English and Latin name that means “daughter of a monarch”.
What is the origin of the name Princess?
Princess has English and Latin roots. Princess is the English title for the daughter of a monarch or the wife of a prince, from the Old French princesse, based on prince, which comes from the Latin princeps, first or chief.
Is Princess a popular name?
Not especially. Princess ranked #1,122 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Princess a boy or girl name?
Princess is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Princess?
Princess is usually pronounced PRIHN-sehs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings