Girl · #13,584 in 2026

Europe

Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. Europe shares the landmass of Eurasia with Asia, and of Afro-Eurasia with both Africa and Asia.

  • Greek Mythology
Current Rank
#13,584
Peak Rank
#10,287 (2021)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2021
First Year
2022
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#10287
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Europe

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. Europe shares the landmass of Eurasia with Asia, and of Afro-Eurasia with both Africa and Asia.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Greek Mythology
Etymology
Further information: Europa (consort of Zeus) Reconstruction of an early world map made by Anaximander of the 6th century BCE, dividing the known world into three large landmasses, one of which was named Europe In classical Greek mythology , Europa ( Ancient Greek : Εὐρώπη , Eurṓpē ) was a Phoenician princess. One view is that her name derives from the Ancient Greek elements εὐρύς ( eurús ) 'wide, broad', and ὤψ ( ōps , genitive</span>"}]],"parts":[{"template":{"target":{"wt":"abbr","href":"./Template:Abbr"},"params":{"1":{"wt":"gen."},"2":{"wt":"genitive"}},"i":0}}]}' id="mw5g">gen. ὠπός , ōp
Origin & history
Main article: History of Europe

The Story of Europe

American parents first put Europe on the record books as a baby girl name in 2021, with 9 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 9 Europes were born — ranking #10,287 that year. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2022 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 15 Europes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Europe

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Europe. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Europe

Phonetically similar names — useful when Europe is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Europe

What does the name Europe mean?
Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. Europe shares the landmass of Eurasia with Asia, and of Afro-Eurasia with both Africa and Asia.
What is the origin of the name Europe?
Europe has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Greek Mythology.
How popular is Europe in 2026?
In 2026, Europe ranks #13,584 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Europe most popular?
Europe reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #10,287 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Europe a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Europe is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Europe?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Europe include Stellar, Harmon, Xina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Europe?
Common variants and related forms of Europe include Europa. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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About the name Europe

Europe is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2021 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Europe's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #10,287. Use the chart and map above to compare Europe's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.