Lieutenant Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationloo-tenant / /lɛfˈtɛnənt/French; English
Meaning
French: 'assistant'; English: 'one who assists'
Historical & Cultural Background
The term 'lieutenant' has its roots in the French language, where it means 'place holder' or 'assistant'. It has been used in military contexts since the Middle Ages to denote a rank of authority. The title has also been adopted in various English-speaking countries, often associated with military or police ranks. Over time, it has become a common term in both military and civilian contexts.
Similar Names
Variants
—
International Variants
—
Famous people named Lieutenant
—
Fictional characters named Lieutenant
—
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lieutenant was first seen in the United States in 1912. Lieutenant has ranked as high as #840 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Lieutenant has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lieutenant (1942)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |