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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PRIN-ses //ˈprɪn.sɛs//
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: royal daughter; French: noblewoman
Historical & Cultural Background
The term "Princess" originates from the Latin word "principessa," which is derived from "princeps," meaning "first" or "chief." This Latin root evolved through Old French as "princesse," which entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. The transition from Latin to French and then to English reflects the influence of Norman culture on the English language following the Norman Conquest of 1066, when many French terms were adopted into English vocabulary, particularly those relating to nobility and governance.
Historically, the title of princess has been associated with female members of royal families, often denoting the daughter of a king or queen. Throughout history, notable figures such as Princess Elizabeth of England, who later became Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th century, have shaped the cultural significance of the title.
The term has also been used in various royal contexts across different cultures, including the Byzantine Empire and various European monarchies, where it signified not only lineage but also political alliances through marriage. Culturally, the concept of a princess has resonated deeply within literature and folklore, often symbolizing ideals of beauty, virtue, and nobility.
This archetype has been perpetuated in fairy tales and stories, such as those compiled by the Brothers Grimm and later adaptations in popular culture. The diminutive form "princesses" has also emerged to refer to multiple royal daughters or young girls embodying similar traits.
Overall, the title of princess has maintained a significant place in both historical and cultural narratives, representing a blend of power, femininity, and societal expectations.
Famous people named Princess
In this section, you will find notable people named Princess. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Princess who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Princess who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Princess Diana is a humanitarian and royal figure best known for her charity work, her marriage to Prince Charles, and her role in the British royal family.
Princess Leia Organa is a fictional character best known for her role in the Star Wars franchise.
Princess Jasmine is a fictional character best known for her role in Disney's Aladdin.
Fictional characters named Princess
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Princess Leia is a fictional character from the Star Wars franchise. She is a leader of the Rebel Alliance and a key figure in the fight against the Galactic Empire.
Princess Peach is a fictional character from the Super Mario video game series. She is the princess of the Mushroom Kingdom and often serves as a damsel in distress for Mario to rescue.
Princess Jasmine is a fictional character from the Disney animated film Aladdin. She is the strong-willed daughter of the Sultan of Agrabah who desires to choose her own path in life.
Princess Fiona is a fictional character from the Shrek film series. She is an ogre princess who challenges traditional fairy tale norms and ultimately becomes Shrek's love interest.
Princess Bubblegum is a fictional character from the animated television series Adventure Time. She is the ruler of the Candy Kingdom and a brilliant scientist who often aids Finn and Jake in their adventures.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Princess was first seen in the United States in 1895.
Princess has ranked as high as #1303 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Princess has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Princess is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Princess was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Princess.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 209 | 0 | 209 |
| 2024 | 212 | 0 | 212 |
| 2023 | 288 | 0 | 288 |
| 2022 | 278 | 0 | 278 |
| 2021 | 303 | 0 | 303 |
| 2020 | 343 | 0 | 343 |
| 2019 | 365 | 0 | 365 |
| 2018 | 373 | 0 | 373 |
| 2017 | 383 | 0 | 383 |
| 2016 | 377 | 0 | 377 |
| 2015 | 274 | 0 | 274 |
| 2014 | 259 | 0 | 259 |
| 2013 | 259 | 0 | 259 |
| 2012 | 249 | 0 | 249 |
| 2011 | 309 | 0 | 309 |
| 2010 | 297 | 0 | 297 |
| 2009 | 304 | 0 | 304 |
| 2008 | 291 | 0 | 291 |
| 2007 | 347 | 0 | 347 |
| 2006 | 400 | 0 | 400 |
| 2005 | 371 | 0 | 371 |
| 2004 | 353 | 0 | 353 |
| 2003 | 383 | 0 | 383 |
| 2002 | 269 | 0 | 269 |
| 2001 | 263 | 0 | 263 |
| 2000 | 279 | 0 | 279 |
| 1999 | 261 | 0 | 261 |
| 1998 | 270 | 0 | 270 |
| 1997 | 239 | 0 | 239 |
| 1996 | 212 | 0 | 212 |
| 1995 | 216 | 0 | 216 |
| 1994 | 210 | 0 | 210 |
| 1993 | 253 | 0 | 253 |
| 1992 | 228 | 0 | 228 |
| 1991 | 251 | 0 | 251 |
| 1990 | 272 | 0 | 272 |
| 1989 | 308 | 7 | 301 |
| 1988 | 280 | 0 | 280 |
| 1987 | 238 | 0 | 238 |
| 1986 | 313 | 0 | 313 |
| 1985 | 267 | 0 | 267 |
| 1984 | 262 | 0 | 262 |
| 1983 | 252 | 0 | 252 |
| 1982 | 220 | 0 | 220 |
| 1981 | 187 | 0 | 187 |
| 1980 | 175 | 0 | 175 |
| 1979 | 149 | 0 | 149 |
| 1978 | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| 1977 | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| 1976 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| 1975 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 1974 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| 1973 | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| 1972 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 1971 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 1970 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| 1969 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 1968 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 1967 | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| 1966 | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| 1965 | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| 1964 | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| 1963 | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| 1962 | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| 1961 | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| 1960 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| 1959 | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| 1958 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 1957 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1956 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 1955 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1954 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1953 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1952 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1951 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1950 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1949 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1948 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1947 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1946 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1945 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1944 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1943 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1942 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1941 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1940 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1939 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1938 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1937 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1936 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1935 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1934 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1933 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1932 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1931 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1930 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1929 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1928 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1927 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1926 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1925 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1924 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1923 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1922 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1921 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1920 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1919 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1918 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1917 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1916 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1915 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1914 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1913 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1912 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1911 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1910 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1909 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1908 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1906 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1905 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1904 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1902 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1900 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1898 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1896 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1895 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Top States for Princess (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 25 | |
| OH | 18 | |
| FL | 16 | |
| NC | 13 | |
| PA | 10 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| LA | 8 | |
| AZ | 8 | |
| MD | 7 | |
| MI | 7 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| WA | 5 | |
| NJ | 5 |