| Emperor | Personal & Posthumous names | Dates of Reign |
| Hongwu | Zhu Yuanzhang (Taizu) | 1368-1399 |
| Jianwen | Zhu Yunwen (Huidi, Huizong) | 1399-1402 |
| Yongle | Zhu Di (Chengzu, Taizong) | 1403-1424 |
| Hongxi | Zhu Gaozhi (Renzong) | 1425 |
| Xuande | Zhu Zhanji (Xuanzong) | 1426-1435 |
| Zhengtong | Zhu Qizhen (Yingzong) | 1436-1449 |
| Jingtai | Zhu Qiyu (Daizong) | 1450-1457 |
| Tianshun | Zhu Qizhen (Yingzong) | 1457-1464 |
| Chenghua | Zhu Jianshen (Xianzong) | 1465-1487 |
| Hongzhi | Zhu Youtang (Xiaozong) | 1488-1505 |
| Zhengde | Zhu Houzhao (Wuzong) | 1506-1521 |
| Jiajing | Zhu Houcong (Shizong) | 1522-1567 |
| Longqing | Zhu Zaihou (Muzong) | 1567-1573 |
| Wanli | Zhu Yijun (Shenzong) | 1573-1620 |
| Taichang | Zhu Changluo (Guangzong) | 1620 |
| Tianqi | Zhu Youjiao (Xizong) | 1621-1628 |
| Chongzhen | Zhu Youjian (Yizong) | 1628-1644 |