US Popularity:16367
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):German, Greek, Norse
Meaning:Children of the mist; New city; From Naples
Widely associated with the former French Emperor Bonaparte, Napoleon is a name familiar to many. This masculine appellation has several origins and meanings woven through its history. As an Italian name, Napoleon might mean “from Naples,” but possibly derives from the Greek Neápolis, meaning “new city.” Napoleon's German and Norse roots link it to Nibelungen—a race of subterranean dwarves or elves from Germanic and Norse mythology. Nibelungen means “children of the mist,” lending your little dew drop an element of magic and wonder.

Napoleon Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Napoleon is currently #16367 in U.S. births
Boy:Napoleon is currently #5964 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#16367
in 2022
- 3475
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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