Queen

Meaning of Queen

The name means "ruler" or "the female sovereign."

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

Popularity of Queen

After ranking as high as #945 in 2018, Queen has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Queen

• Queen Latifah
  Rapper, singer, and actress
• Queen Elizabeth II
  Former British monarch
• Queen Victoria
  Former British monarch
• Queen Rania of Jordan
  Queen consort of Jordan
• Queen Noor of Jordan
  Queen consort of Jordan

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Questions about the name Queen

What does the name Queen mean?

Queen means the name means "ruler" or "the female sovereign.", and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Queen?

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

When was Queen most popular?

Queen peaked at #945 in 2018.