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Queenie

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Queenie: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2012.

Queenie is an English name derived directly from the regal title "queen," used as a given name since the 19th century, often as a term of endearment or a nickname for names like Victoria or Elizabeth. Notable bearers include the British actress Queenie Watts, known for her roles in 1960s cinema, and Queenie Leonard, a Scottish-born character actress who appeared in Hollywood films such as *Mary Poppins*. The name shares its etymological root with places like Queenstown in New Zealand and numerous Queen Streets worldwide, though no specific location is named after a bearer. A charming vintage choice, Queenie enjoyed a revival in popularity during the 1920s and remains a spirited,

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20123 babies
Latest (2012)
#8153 babies
Total births
3since 2012
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2012 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).