8,876births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1917Peak · Ontario
#4539United States 2025
Napoleon is a boy name family recorded 8,876 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4539 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1917, at 21.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Napoleon
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon | French | 7,810 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4539 | 1880 | ▲ 35 % |
| Napoleon | French | 485 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1902 | – |
| Napoleon | French | 479 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1934 | – |
| Napoleon | French | 97 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1917 | – |
| Napoleon | French | 5 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 2009 | – |
Questions about Napoleon
How popular is the name Napoleon?
In 2025 it ranked #4539 in the United States. Official registers record 8,876 births across 5 countries.
When was Napoleon most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1917, at 21.6 births per 100,000.
Is Napoleon a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Napoleon is a boy name.