UK name, mostly girls
Royale
Of French origin meaning "royal" or "kingly".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 3 boys.
Royale is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Royale popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 4 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2017 to 2023. 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.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Royale. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Royale ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 4 girls were registered as Royale.
- • Royale is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Royale as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 83.3% of Royale registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
4 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Royale
In England and Wales birth records, Royale has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 16.7% of registrations are for boys and 83.3% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Royale registered for boys
- Ranked #4,749 in 2018
- 3 boys registered in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (3 births)
Royale registered for girls
- Ranked #5,687 in 2023
- 3 girls registered in 2023
- Peak: 2017 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Royale mean?
The name Royale has its origins in the French language and culture. It is derived from the French word "royal," which means "regal" or "kingly." The name was likely first used in medieval times to refer to someone who had a connection to royalty or the ruling class.
The earliest recorded use of the name Royale dates back to the 13th century. In 1265, a French nobleman named Jean de Royale was mentioned in historical records. He was a knight who fought in the Seventh Crusade under King Louis IX of France.
During the Renaissance period, the name Royale gained popularity among the aristocracy and upper classes in France. It was often given to children born into noble families as a way to signify their privileged status and lineage.
One of the most notable historical figures named Royale was Royale de Levis, a French noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her beauty and her patronage of the arts, and she played a significant role in the cultural life of the French court during the reign of King Henry IV.
In the 17th century, the name Royale was also popular in England, where it was sometimes spelled as "Royall." One notable figure from this era was Sir Royall Tyler, an English playwright and judge who lived from 1647 to 1713.
Another famous bearer of the name Royale was Royale de Guise, a French prince and military leader who lived from 1558 to 1615. He played a prominent role in the Wars of Religion in France and was known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield.
In more recent times, the name Royale has been less common, but there have been a few notable individuals who have carried it. One example is Royale Watkins, an American civil rights activist and lawyer who lived from 1909 to 1996. She was a prominent figure in the fight against racial discrimination and helped to desegregate public schools in the United States.
While the name Royale is not as widely used today as it once was, it remains a distinctive and evocative name with a rich historical legacy and associations with nobility, royalty, and cultural refinement.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Royale over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Royale in England and Wales, from 2017 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Royale, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Royale by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Royale 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 | #5161 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4724 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Royale
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Royale: questions and answers
How popular is the name Royale in the UK right now?
In 2023, Royale was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Royale most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 4 babies registered as Royale in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Royale?
Of French origin meaning "royal" or "kingly".
How many people are called Royale in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Royale across the 4 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.