Napoleon
- Pronunciation
- [Na-po-leon]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Man From Naples.
- Origin
- French
Napoleon Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 7,782 baby boys have been named Napoleon. The name peaked in 1926 with 122 US births that year (rank #558). In 2024, ranked #7098 nationally — 6,540 places below its 1926 peak.
Top States for Napoleon
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Napoleon births are: Alabama (492), Texas (467), Georgia (431).
Other French-Origin Names Like Napoleon
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8-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Napoleon's exact length and starting letter: Naalnish, Nacumbea, Nadezhda, Naftalie, Nahimana.
Quick Facts About Napoleon
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | Lion | Male | French |
Famous People Named Napoleon
2 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Napoleon.
- Napoleon Bonaparte — Royalty (1769)
- Napoleon Hill was an American writer and one of the pioneers of personal-success literature.
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Compare Napoleon to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Napoleon against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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