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UK name, mostly girls

Royalty

From Old French signifying regal or kingly status or privileges.

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.

Royalty is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Royalty popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2115, with 13 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 13 births.

This profile covers 61 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2017 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.

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

We estimate that about 61 living people in the UK are called Royalty. 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

  • Royalty ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 13 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 13 girls were registered as Royalty.
  • About 61 living people in the UK are estimated to have Royalty as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 95.3% of Royalty registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2115

2024

Births in 2024

13

Latest year

Peak year

2024

13 births

Estimated living

61

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Royalty

In England and Wales birth records, Royalty has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 4.7% of registrations are for boys and 95.3% 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.

95% girls
Boys3 (4.7%)Girls61 (95.3%)

Royalty registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,749 in 2018
  • 3 boys registered in 2018
  • Peak: 2018 (3 births)

Royalty registered for girls

  • Ranked #2,115 in 2024
  • 13 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2024 (13 births)

Meaning

What does Royalty mean?

The name Royalty is a relatively modern English name that emerged in the late 19th century. It is derived from the word "royal," which stems from the Old French "roial" and the Latin "regalis," both meaning "regal" or "kingly." The name is a direct reference to the concept of royalty, sovereignty, and the noble ruling class.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Royalty can be found in the 1880 United States Census, where a handful of individuals were listed with this unique moniker. However, it remained an extremely rare name until the mid-20th century, when it experienced a modest surge in popularity.

Historically, the name Royalty was not commonly bestowed upon individuals, as it was considered presumptuous and potentially disrespectful to the reigning monarchs or nobles of the time. Nevertheless, a few notable figures throughout history have borne this name.

Royalty Elizabeth Sansaver was an American educator and activist who lived from 1886 to 1976. She was a pioneering figure in the field of special education and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of children with disabilities.

Royalty Akeem was a Nigerian prince who lived in the 16th century. While details about his life are scarce, he is believed to have been a respected ruler and diplomat in the Kingdom of Benin during the height of its power and influence.

Royalty Marie Antoinette was a French aristocrat born in 1755, known for her extravagant lifestyle and her role in the events leading up to the French Revolution. Despite her name, she was not a monarch herself, but rather the wife of King Louis XVI.

Royalty Victoria was a British noblewoman who lived from 1820 to 1892. She was a close friend and confidante of Queen Victoria and played a significant role in the social and political circles of the time.

Royalty Amari was an ancient Egyptian queen who ruled over the kingdom of Kush in the 3rd century BC. She is renowned for her military prowess and her successful campaigns to expand the boundaries of her empire.

While the name Royalty may have been uncommon throughout much of history, it has gained some traction in recent decades as a unique and distinctive name choice for children. Its meaning and connotations continue to evoke a sense of grandeur and nobility, albeit in a more symbolic and modern context.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Royalty over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Royalty in England and Wales, from 2017 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Royalty, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 13 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
0371013201720202024

Decades

Royalty by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Royalty 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 #2979 41 5
2010s #3404 20 3

Related

Names similar to Royalty

FAQ

Royalty: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Royalty was ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales, with 13 births registered.

When was Royalty most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 13 babies registered as Royalty in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Royalty?

From Old French signifying regal or kingly status or privileges.

How many people are called Royalty in the UK?

A total of 61 babies have been registered as Royalty across the 8 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.