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Napoleon

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Napoleon was most popular in 1926, when 122 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,185 that year. In 2025 it ranked #9,648, with 22 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 7,810 people named Napoleon.

Most popular in1926
Rank that year#1,185
Births that year122
Total since 18807,810

Napoleon over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Napoleon’s peak in 1926. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org