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England

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Pronounced ING-glund /ˈɪŋ.ɡlənd/High

Meaning: A place name from Old English Engla land, 'land of the Angles' (the Germanic people who settled Britain). Used rarely as a modern given name; we note the place origin.Medium

In 30 seconds: A place name with pluck: England means 'land of the Angles' (said 'ING-glund'). Bold and rare.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA place name from Old English Engla land, 'land of the Angles' (the Germanic people who settled Britain). Used rarely as a modern given name; we note the place origin.
U.S. rank (2024)#12525 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 260

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619872024

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

England is the country name, from Old English 'land of the Angles.' As a girl's name it is very rare and reads as a modern place-name pick (said 'ING-glund'). Bold and distinctive.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, place-name, and bold.

Did you know? England began as Engla land, 'land of the Angles' — the country name carried, rarely, as a bold modern given name, which we note.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — England — Place name; Old English 'land of the Angles'

Variations

EnglundInglandEnglande

Nicknames

EnnyLanie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name England mean?

England is a place name from Old English for 'land of the Angles.'

How do you pronounce England?

It's said ING-glund /ˈɪŋ.ɡlənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is England a boy or girl name?

England is used here as a girl's name; as a place name it can suit any child.

How popular is England?

England is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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