Napoleon
2 countries#4539 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Napoleon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,810 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #4539 · peaked in 1926 with 122 births
Most common in: Alabama, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
437 births recorded 1900–2008 · peaked in 1902 with 24 births
Most common in: 20, Pas-de-Calais, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Napoleon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3602 | — |
| 2007 | #3379 | ↑223 |
| 2008 | #4145 | ↓766 |
| 2009 | #4922 | ↓777 |
| 2010 | #4241 | ↑681 |
| 2011 | #4659 | ↓418 |
| 2012 | #4862 | ↓203 |
| 2013 | #2955 | ↑1907 |
| 2014 | #5252 | ↓2297 |
| 2015 | #5058 | ↑194 |
| 2016 | #6349 | ↓1291 |
| 2017 | #5788 | ↑561 |
| 2018 | #3993 | ↑1795 |
| 2019 | #5813 | ↓1820 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↓807 |
| 2021 | #6032 | ↑588 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↓1736 |
| 2023 | #6517 | ↑1251 |
| 2024 | #6832 | ↓315 |
| 2025 | #4539 | ↑2293 |
Frequently asked questions about Napoleon
Is Napoleon a popular name?
Yes — Napoleon currently ranks #4539 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Napoleon more common for boys or girls?
Napoleon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Napoleon most popular?
Napoleon peaked in 1926 in United States, with 122 recorded births that year.
Is Napoleon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Napoleon’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #299 in 1880 to #4539 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Napoleon?
At least 8,247 babies have been recorded with the name Napoleon across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Napoleon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Napoleon appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Napoleon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Napoleon include Nainoa, Nation, Nazier.
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