Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Queen
GirlEnglish· “queen”
- Meaning
- queen
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KWEEN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #2,234
- US babies 2025
- 83
- Best rank
- #369 (1907)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Queen
Queen is an English name that means “queen”.
From Old English cwen, 'woman' or 'wife of a king', queen became the English word for a female monarch. As a given name it has a long history in the American South and in African American communities, where it was chosen for its dignity and strength. The name also brings to mind the famous British rock band and the chess piece, the most powerful on the board. Queen feels bold, confident and regal. It pairs well with a softer middle name for balance.
Popularity over time
Queen has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 83 different years. Its best national rank was #369 in 1907, and the most babies received it in 2018, when 282 were named Queen. In 2025, 83 babies were named Queen, and it ranked #2,234 nationally. That is 44% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #446 in 1920, #531 in 1950, #2,733 in 1980, #2,563 in 2000, #2,581 in 2010, and #2,234 in 2025. Of the 16,092 US girls named Queen since records began, 15% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 2,228 babies. Since 2010, 2,568 more have been named Queen.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Melania, Zola, Emani, Egypt, and Aadhya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Queen ranked highest in Michigan, Florida, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #1036 | 7 |
| Florida | #1657 | 8 |
| Texas | #1881 | 12 |
| California | #2237 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Queen is usually pronounced KWEEN, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with Q and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Queen
A few middle names that flow with Queen: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Queen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Queen mean?
Queen is an English name that means “queen”.
What is the origin of the name Queen?
Queen has English roots. From Old English cwen, 'woman' or 'wife of a king', queen became the English word for a female monarch.
Is Queen a popular name?
Not especially. Queen ranked #2,234 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Queen a boy or girl name?
Queen is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Queen?
Queen is usually pronounced KWEEN. 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