Navy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Navy' has its origins in English, derived from the Old French word for 'ship', which traces back to Latin. It signifies a naval fleet or maritime force. The term has evolved through various languages and retains traits of strength and discipline, though it does not have a biblical relevance.
The name Navy is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Navy has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Navy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12672nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2475th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15284th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7445th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 726th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Navy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Navy"
Pronunciation
/ˈneɪ.vi/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name 'Navy' is derived from the Middle English word 'navy', which comes from the Old French 'navire', meaning 'ship', and is rooted in the Latin 'navigium', meaning 'vessel or ship'.
Meaning
naval fleet or maritime force
Language Evolution
Old French: navire, Latin: navigium, Middle English: navy
Historical Usage
The term 'Navy' became popular in the English language during the late Middle Ages as maritime forces became essential for trade and defense.
Variants & Derivatives
Naval, Navie
Modern Popularity & Image
The name 'Navy' is often associated with strength, discipline, and loyalty, reflecting its military connotation. It has gained popularity in recent times as a given name and as a brand.
Famous People
Navy Federal Credit Union founders, Navy SEALs members
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Navy"
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 "Navy"
"Navy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12672nd of 24088 | 50 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2475th of 23106 | 644 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15284th of 27321 | 38 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7445th of 35406 | 242 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 726th of 30306 | 4,688 |
Regional Popularity of "Navy" 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) |
56.58% 2254th/3984 |
59.22% 2657th/4487 |
32.35% 2207th/6822 |
42.43% 2663rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Navy" 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) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
59.69% 4455th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.61% 582nd/3984 |
24.94% 1119th/4487 |
12.25% 836th/6822 |
9.29% 583rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Navy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Navy" 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.