A high-ranking noblewoman
An Americanized spelling of the English noble title 'Duchess.' It refers to the wife or widow of a duke, or a woman who holds the rank in her own right, signifying high social status and authority.
Less common today
Dutchess isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,493 in 2016.
Tattoo artist and reality television personality
The elegant mother cat · The Aristocats
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
