Navy
Navy first appears in US records in 1985. It peaked in 2025, when 935 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 935.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Navy popular?
Near its peak Navy is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 4,500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,234 | |
| 2000s | 117 | |
| 1990s | 49 | |
| 1980s | 13 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Navy mean?
A modern word-name from English 'navy' (a nation's fleet, and the deep blue color named after naval uniforms), ultimately from Latin 'navis', ship. It has no older history as a personal name; its appeal is the color and the nautical association.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Navy mean?
Navy means the navy; deep blue. A modern word-name from English 'navy' (a nation's fleet, and the deep blue color named after naval uniforms), ultimately from Latin 'navis', ship. It has no older history as a personal name; its appeal is the color and the nautical association.
What is the origin of the name Navy?
Navy is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Navy?
Navy is pronounced “NAY-vee.”
Is Navy a boy or a girl name?
Navy is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Navy a popular name right now?
Navy is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Navy?
In 2025, Navy ranked #327 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Navy most popular?
Navy was most popular in 2025, when about 935 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Navy?
Names similar to Navy include Marlowe, Blaze, Indigo, Wren, Sable.
What names go well with Navy?
english names that pair well with Navy include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.