Egypt

Egypt - A very unique male name

Egypt appeared on the charts for the first time in 2013 on position #3508. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Egypt and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Egypt? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Egypt. The baby boy name Egypt was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2917 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Egypt peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 1751.

Famous with this name

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Egypt is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Egypt is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #796 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,144.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Egypt is where you live.

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Egypt origin and meaning

Place name, Egypt

From Egypt, the country — a place name with no personal-name meaning beyond the place

Egypt is a place name, taken from the country, used as a boys' name in the United States since 2013, peaking in 2022. Like other country names, its meaning is the place itself, with all its ancient associations. The celebrity child Egypt Dean, son of Alicia Keys, is credited here as a usage driver, not listed as a bearer.

Attested etymology

Egypt is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Egypt, pop culture references for the name Egypt and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Egypt

We've found the following names that sound similar to Egypt, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Egypt

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Egypt a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Egypt?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EE-jipt · /ˈiːdʒɪpt/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2013, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Place name

Why parents choose it

A bold country name with ancient associations and a modern, confident sound.

Worth knowing

• As a place name it carries a great deal of history, and some may find it too grand or loaded for a child.