20,430births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2022Peak · United States
#476United States 2025
Royal is a boy name family recorded 20,430 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#476 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2022, at 26.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Royal
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal | English | 20,072 | 🇺🇸 United States | #476 | 2021 | ▲ 10 % |
| Royal | English | 234 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1217 | 1922 | new |
| Royal | English | 99 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2012 | 2025 | new |
| Royal | English | 20 | 🇫🇷 France | #4150 | 2025 | – |
| Royal | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2019 | – |
Questions about Royal
How popular is the name Royal?
In 2025 it ranked #476 in the United States. Official registers record 20,430 births across 5 countries.
When was Royal most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2022, at 26.3 births per 100,000.
Is Royal a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Royal is a boy name.