Girl nameCurrently #4,434 in the USRising
Prairie
//ˈpɹɛɹi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20247 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Prairie's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Prairie's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Prairie |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 32 |
Prairie through the decades
- Prairie peaked in 2024, when 32 babies were named Prairie in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Prairie has risen 142% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Prairie currently ranks #4,434 in the US and is on the rise.