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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Imperial — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Imori|Imraan
LatinBoy→ Stable

Imperial

im-PEER-ee-ul · 4 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13075 in 2022

Peak: #13075 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13075 in 2022

Peak: #13075 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
10
Higher than 10% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootRegalStrongClassic4-syllableCommandingRareVirtue NameHistoricalBold Vibe
Character
commanding presenceregal dignityauthoritative strengthgrand visionmajestic confidence
STRONG
High confidence

Imperial is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Imperial at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin imperium meaning 'supreme power' or 'authority.' Evokes majesty, sovereignty, and commanding presence.
Language root:Latin · imperium
Peak rank:#13075 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Emery◈Amory◈AureliusImperiousEmpirical
Similar Style
AugustusMaximilianCaesarOctavianCassiusAurelius
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Imperial
AugustusCassiusStellaMinervaAtticusCleo◈MagnusLucia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Imperial · Overview
Summary

Imperial is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 38/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Regal · Strong · Classic character
Imperial carries a bold, serious, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
imperial.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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