Napoleon Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnuh-POH-lee-uhn / nəˈpoʊliənItalian; French
Meaning
Italian: 'lion of Naples'; French: 'from Naples'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Napoleon is derived from the Italian name 'Napoleone', which is associated with the city of Naples. It gained prominence due to Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military leader and emperor, who played a significant role in European history during the early 19th century. The name has since been associated with ambition and leadership. It remains a symbol of power and influence in various cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Napoleon has seen fluctuating popularity, often associated with historical figures, but remains relatively uncommon in contemporary usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Napoleone
- Napo
International Variants
- Napoleone (Italian)
- Napoléon (French)
- Napolione (Italian)
Famous people named Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader and emperor known for his role in the Napoleonic Wars and the establishment of the French Empire.
Napoleon III, born Charles-Louis Napoléon Bonaparte, was the first President of France and later became Emperor of the French.
Napoleon Hill was an American self-help author known for his book 'Think and Grow Rich', which is one of the best-selling books of all time.
Napoleon Dynamite is a fictional character from the 2004 film of the same name, known for his quirky personality and memorable quotes.
Fictional characters named Napoleon
Napoleon is a character in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', representing a pig who becomes the leader of the farm after the rebellion.
Napoleon Solo is a character from the television series 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.', known as a suave secret agent.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Napoleon was first seen in the United States in 1880. Napoleon has ranked as high as #776 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Napoleon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Napoleon (2018)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 31 |
1881 | 25 |
1882 | 29 |
1883 | 22 |
1884 | 28 |
1885 | 26 |
1886 | 32 |
1887 | 32 |
1888 | 22 |
1889 | 20 |
1890 | 25 |
1891 | 24 |
1892 | 22 |
1893 | 23 |
1894 | 22 |
1895 | 27 |
1896 | 22 |
1897 | 23 |
1898 | 19 |
1899 | 20 |
1900 | 32 |
1901 | 24 |
1902 | 23 |
1903 | 16 |
1904 | 11 |
1905 | 25 |
1906 | 14 |
1907 | 24 |
1908 | 35 |
1909 | 35 |
1910 | 44 |
1911 | 48 |
1912 | 56 |
1913 | 74 |
1914 | 78 |
1915 | 102 |
1916 | 98 |
1917 | 79 |
1918 | 109 |
1919 | 109 |
1920 | 96 |
1921 | 117 |
1922 | 96 |
1923 | 112 |
1924 | 116 |
1925 | 111 |
1926 | 122 |
1927 | 94 |
1928 | 76 |
1929 | 96 |
1930 | 80 |
1931 | 74 |
1932 | 99 |
1933 | 85 |
1934 | 79 |
1935 | 93 |
1936 | 73 |
1937 | 67 |
1938 | 73 |
1939 | 75 |
1940 | 58 |
1941 | 61 |
1942 | 81 |
1943 | 70 |
1944 | 64 |
1945 | 60 |
1946 | 60 |
1947 | 84 |
1948 | 79 |
1949 | 86 |
1950 | 77 |
1951 | 89 |
1952 | 98 |
1953 | 85 |
1954 | 101 |
1955 | 121 |
1956 | 78 |
1957 | 73 |
1958 | 88 |
1959 | 89 |
1960 | 75 |
1961 | 76 |
1962 | 72 |
1963 | 69 |
1964 | 69 |
1965 | 83 |
1966 | 97 |
1967 | 89 |
1968 | 75 |
1969 | 90 |
1970 | 62 |
1971 | 54 |
1972 | 70 |
1973 | 54 |
1974 | 49 |
1975 | 56 |
1976 | 39 |
1977 | 52 |
1978 | 42 |
1979 | 48 |
1980 | 52 |
1981 | 54 |
1982 | 47 |
1983 | 45 |
1984 | 46 |
1985 | 53 |
1986 | 50 |
1987 | 68 |
1988 | 49 |
1989 | 67 |
1990 | 55 |
1991 | 41 |
1992 | 46 |
1993 | 36 |
1994 | 37 |
1995 | 38 |
1996 | 32 |
1997 | 35 |
1998 | 40 |
1999 | 28 |
2000 | 44 |
2001 | 42 |
2002 | 29 |
2003 | 33 |
2004 | 30 |
2005 | 31 |
2006 | 28 |
2007 | 32 |
2008 | 24 |
2009 | 19 |
2010 | 23 |
2011 | 20 |
2012 | 19 |
2013 | 37 |
2014 | 17 |
2015 | 18 |
2016 | 13 |
2017 | 15 |
2018 | 26 |
2019 | 15 |
2020 | 12 |
2021 | 14 |
2022 | 10 |
2023 | 13 |
2024 | 12 |