Symphony Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Symphony' has Greek origins, meaning harmony or musical agreement. It evolved through various languages, starting from Ancient Greek to Middle English. It is associated with traits of artistic expression and cultural sophistication. There is no biblical relevance. The term gained popularity during the Renaissance and is still widely recognized in classical music.
The name Symphony is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha 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, Symphony has been too falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling 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, 'Symphony' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14787th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4878th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2551st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1506th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Symphony' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Symphony"
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪmfəni/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The word 'symphony' comes from the Greek 'symphonia', which means 'agreement' or 'concord of sound'. It is derived from 'symphonous', which refers to sounds that are harmonious.
Meaning
harmony, musical agreement
Language Evolution
Ancient Greek: συμφωνία (symphonia), Late Latin: symphonia, Old French: symphonie, Middle English: symphonie
Historical Usage
The term gained popularity during the Renaissance when it was used to describe orchestral music, and it has continued to be prominent in classical music contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Symphonic, Symphonist, Symphony orchestra
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, 'symphony' is associated with large orchestral compositions and is seen as a symbol of cultural sophistication and artistic expression.
Famous People
Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gustav Mahler
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Symphony"
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 "Symphony"
"Symphony" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14787th of 23106 | 29 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4878th of 27321 | 286 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2551st of 35406 | 1,059 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1506th of 30306 | 1,761 |
Regional Popularity of "Symphony" 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 "Symphony" 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) |
- |
63.78% 2854th/4475 |
76.32% 3964th/5194 |
65.68% 4149th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
70.60% 3235th/4582 |
43.94% 2269th/5164 |
38.01% 2780th/7313 |
29.95% 2235th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.86% 1628th/3984 |
31.58% 1417th/4487 |
22.00% 1501st/6822 |
25.08% 1574th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Symphony"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Symphony" 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.