"highest, greatest, of the highest authority"
Supreme
Pronunciation: [ s-uhpr-EEM ]
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The Story of Supreme
Supreme comes from the Latin supremus, the superlative of superus (above), itself from super (over, above). It entered English via Old French in the 16th century meaning highest authority. In legal contexts it names the highest court; in music it was The Supremes — Diana Ross and company, the most successful American vocal group of the 20th century with 12 number-one hits. As a name, Supreme is an act of aspiration: a parent declaring, before the child has done anything, that she will be the very highest. It is a name that demands the world treat its bearer as exceptional.
Word names with clear positive meanings — Bliss, Noble, Royal, Reign — have been growing in appeal as parents seek names that carry their aspirations directly. Supreme is among the boldest in this category.
The Supremes broke racial barriers in American popular music in the 1960s, achieving mainstream crossover success that paved the way for generations of Black artists. The Supreme Court represents the apex of American justice.
Historical Record
Supreme first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 14 babies have been named Supreme in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Supreme is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #17,691 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Supremes had 12 number-one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 — more than any other American vocal group of the 1960s
- Supremus in Latin is also the root of soprano — the highest singing voice — so the name carries musical associations even etymologically
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #17,691
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Cultural Origins
- American Modern English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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About the Name Supreme
Supreme is a girl name with American, Modern, and English origins . The name means "highest, greatest, of the highest authority" in Latin (supremus) .
Is Supreme a boy or girl name? Supreme is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,691 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,486. Supreme is more commonly used as a boy name.
Supreme is currently ranked #17,691 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Supreme has 2 syllables and is pronounced s-uhpr-EEM, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Supreme include Supra and Pree. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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