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UK boy's name

Crown

A name derived from the crown, a symbolic ornamental headpiece.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Crown is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Crown popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Crown is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Crown. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Crown ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 boys were registered as Crown.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Crown as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2024

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Crown mean?

The name Crown has its origins in the Old English word "crune," which means "wreath" or "garland." This word is derived from the Latin word "corona," which also means "wreath" or "crown." The name became popular in the medieval period, when it was associated with royalty and power.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Crown dates back to the 12th century, when a nobleman named Crown de Louvain was mentioned in historical records from the region of modern-day Belgium. The name was also used in England during the Middle Ages, with one notable figure being Crown de Vere, who was a knight and a member of the powerful de Vere family in the 13th century.

In the 16th century, the name Crown became associated with the Protestant Reformation, as it was used by some Puritan families as a symbol of their faith and commitment to the crown of Christ. One notable figure from this period was Crown Browne, an English Puritan minister who lived from 1550 to 1633.

During the 17th century, the name Crown was used by some English colonists who settled in North America. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name in the American colonies was Crown Giddings, who was born in Massachusetts in 1634.

In the 19th century, the name Crown became associated with the abolitionist movement in the United States. One notable figure from this period was Crown Hill, an African American abolitionist and writer who lived from 1825 to 1872.

Other notable people with the name Crown throughout history include Crown Prince, a Danish prince who lived from 1671 to 1703; Crown Jewel, an English poet and writer who lived from 1876 to 1944; and Crown of Glory, a Native American leader of the Choctaw tribe in the 18th century.

Overall, the name Crown has a rich history and has been used by people from diverse backgrounds and cultures throughout the centuries. Its association with royalty, power, and faith has contributed to its enduring popularity and significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Crown by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Crown was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5119 3 1

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FAQ

Crown: questions and answers

How popular is the name Crown in the UK right now?

In 2024, Crown was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Crown most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Crown in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Crown?

A name derived from the crown, a symbolic ornamental headpiece.

How many people are called Crown in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Crown across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.