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Summary

Queenie is of English origin, derived from the Old English word for 'woman' or 'wife', evolving through Middle English to its modern form. It means 'queen', and while it has no biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the early 20th century as a diminutive and term of endearment. Today, it is viewed positively as a name associated with charm and femininity, with notable bearers including actress Queenie Smith and artist Queenie Liao.

The name Queenie is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. 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, Queenie has been 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 Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Queenie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 836th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1235th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2024th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5647th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8588th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5700th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4470th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Queenie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.