Princess

Meaning of Princess

A female ruler's daughter, or a royal woman.

Princess has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Princess

After ranking as high as #685 in 2003, Princess has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Princess

• Princess Diana
  Princess of Wales
• Princess Anne
  British Royal
• Princess Beatrice
  British Royal
• Princess Eugenie
  British Royal
• Princess Nokia
  American rapper

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Questions about the name Princess

What does the name Princess mean?

Princess means a female ruler's daughter, or a royal woman, and it comes from English origins.

Is Princess a boy's or a girl's name?

Princess is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Princess?

Princess did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Princess most popular?

Princess peaked at #685 in 2003.