Is Realm a boy's or girl's name?

Realm is primarily a boy's name.

When was Realm most popular?

Realm reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Realm?

Realm is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2023. Its peak was in 2023.

Realm

An uncommon Old French pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameOld FrenchNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Realm is a boy's baby name of Old French origin, from the English word realm meaning 'kingdom' or 'domain,' from the Old French reialme. As a given name it evokes sovereignty, dominion, and the regal authority of a ruled territory.

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Popularity Over Time

Realm has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2023.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Realm
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#13711	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 2023–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Realm
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#13711	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2023–2023) · Methodology