Supreme Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Supreme' has Latin origins from 'supremus', meaning 'highest'. It evolved through Old French into Middle English. The term signifies the ultimate authority or quality. It has no specific biblical relevance. Its historical usage reflects its association with power and excellence, making it popular in various contexts today.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Supreme"
Pronunciation
/səˈpriːm/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The word 'supreme' originates from the Latin term 'supremus', which means 'highest' or 'topmost'. It was adopted into Middle English through Old French.
Meaning
highest, topmost, ultimate
Language Evolution
Supremus (Latin), Suprême (Old French), Supreme (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The term gained popularity in the English language during the Middle Ages and has been used to denote the highest authority or position in various contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Supremacy, Supreme Court, Supreme Being
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary usage, 'supreme' is often associated with excellence and superiority, frequently used in branding and titles to denote high quality.
Famous People
Supreme Court Justices, Supreme Leader Kim Il-sung
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Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Supreme Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 53 peak births in 2021
Geographic Spread
Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in Georgia
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Supreme"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Supreme"
"Supreme" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11418th of 16616 | 22 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7222nd of 24088 | 152 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3636th of 23106 | 363 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 23856th of 30306 | 14 |
Regional Popularity of "Supreme" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
57.15% 2951st/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
57.97% 2601st/4487 |
52.27% 3566th/6822 |
69.60% 4368th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Supreme" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Supreme"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Supreme" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Supreme" in the United States
The name Supreme is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Supreme has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Supreme' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11418th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7222nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3636th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23856th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Supreme' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.