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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Power — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Powell|Poyraz
English◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Power

◈

POW-er · 2 syllables

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Boy
#6375
↓ Fading
Boy
#6375
Popularity score: 12
↓ Fading
Peak
#3672 in 2022
5yr
-2068 ranks
Velocity
-2068
Birth frequency
3.9 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#13087
Popularity score: 4
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#13087 in 2024
5yr
+3930 ranks
Velocity
+3930
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6375 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Power

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #6375

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #13087 · Rising since 2021

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Power

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13087

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-2068 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Power scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ModernStrongUnisex2-syllableEnglishVirtue nameAspirationalBoldMinimalistContemporary
Character
unwavering strengthcommanding presencedecisive actionforceful determinationdominant influence
STRONG
High confidence

Power is an English unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6375 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -2068 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6375 · very rare
Power at a Glance
Meaning:Strength, energy, and capability; derived from the concept of physical or inherent force. Modern usage reflects aspirational qualities of strength and influence.
Language root:Middle English · Old English
Peak rank:#3672 in 2022
5yr change:-2068 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #6375 · Girl #13087
Notable bearers
Power Echesa
Kenyan politician and military officer
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Storm◈Haven◈Scout◈Sage◈River◈Phoenix◈Justice◈Noble◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Power · Overview
Summary

Power is an English unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6375 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Strong · Meaningful character
Power carries a bold, grounded, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 2068 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
power.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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