Dynasty Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Dynasty' originates from Greek, meaning a line of hereditary rulers. It evolved through Latin and Old French before becoming part of Middle English. The term is associated with powerful and influential families throughout history, particularly in monarchies. It has no biblical relevance, and its modern image conveys power and legacy.
The name Dynasty is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dynasty has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dynasty' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20190th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3535th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2145th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3659th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dynasty' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dynasty"
Pronunciation
/ˈdaɪnəsti/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The word 'dynasty' comes from the Greek word 'dynasteia,' which means 'power' or 'sovereignty.' It has been used to refer to a succession of rulers from the same family or lineage.
Meaning
a line of hereditary rulers; a succession of leaders from the same family
Language Evolution
Latin: dynastia, Old French: dynastie, Middle English: dynastie
Historical Usage
The term gained popularity in the context of historical monarchies and ruling families, particularly during the Middle Ages when dynasties ruled large territories in Europe and Asia.
Variants & Derivatives
Dynastic, Dynast, Dynasties
Modern Popularity & Image
The term 'dynasty' is often associated with powerful families and legacies in politics, business, and entertainment, conveying a sense of influence and continuity.
Famous People
The House of Windsor, The House of Tudor, The House of Romanov
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dynasty"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dynasty"
"Dynasty" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 20190th of 23106 | 10 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3535th of 27321 | 448 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2145th of 35406 | 1,385 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3659th of 30306 | 511 |
Regional Popularity of "Dynasty" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dynasty" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
83.23% 3067th/3685 |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
53.60% 2784th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
41.49% 1901st/4582 |
31.00% 1601st/5164 |
25.54% 1868th/7313 |
49.36% 3684th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
59.79% 4079th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dynasty"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dynasty" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.