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Dynasty

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Pronounced DY-nə-stee /ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/High

Meaning: From the word dynasty — Greek dynasteia, 'power, dominion; a ruling family/line of rulers'Medium

In 30 seconds: Power and legacy: Dynasty is the word-name for a great ruling family line. Bold, regal, and aspirational.
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Origin LowGreek, English
MeaningFrom the word dynasty — Greek dynasteia, 'power, dominion; a ruling family/line of rulers'
U.S. rank (2025)#5287 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,368

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119812025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dynasty comes from the word dynasty — Greek dynasteia, 'power, dominion; a ruling family or succession of rulers'. A bold, regal, aspirational word-name (the TV series Dynasty).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-ruling-family-line at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Dynasty, from Greek dynasteia ('power, dominion'), names a powerful family line of rulers — a bold, aspirational word-name (and the glitzy 1980s TV show).
Overall data confidence 55%
Oxford English Dictionary — dynasty — word origin

Variations

DynasteeDinasty

Nicknames

Dyna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dynasty mean?

Dynasty is the word for 'a powerful ruling family line' (Greek dynasteia, 'power').

How do you pronounce Dynasty?

It's said DY-nə-stee /ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dynasty a boy or girl name?

Dynasty is a girl's name.

How popular is Dynasty?

Dynasty is a rare name in the U.S.

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