Boy nameCurrently #404 in the USSteady
Prince
//ˈpɹɪns//
1 syllablePeak year: 20196 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Prince'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.
Prince's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Prince |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 16 |
| 1881 | 17 |
| 1882 | 18 |
| 1883 | 18 |
| 1884 | 17 |
| 1885 | 21 |
| 1886 | 22 |
| 1887 | 18 |
| 1888 | 19 |
| 1889 | 14 |
| 1890 | 18 |
| 1891 | 26 |
| 1892 | 19 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 18 |
| 1896 | 26 |
| 1897 | 19 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1899 | 15 |
| 1900 | 22 |
| 1901 | 29 |
| 1902 | 21 |
| 1903 | 28 |
| 1904 | 29 |
| 1905 | 30 |
| 1906 | 20 |
| 1907 | 26 |
| 1908 | 25 |
| 1909 | 30 |
| 1910 | 46 |
| 1911 | 31 |
| 1912 | 60 |
| 1913 | 60 |
| 1914 | 79 |
| 1915 | 88 |
| 1916 | 91 |
| 1917 | 96 |
| 1918 | 102 |
| 1919 | 91 |
| 1920 | 91 |
| 1921 | 91 |
| 1922 | 111 |
| 1923 | 76 |
| 1924 | 105 |
| 1925 | 85 |
| 1926 | 85 |
| 1927 | 79 |
| 1928 | 84 |
| 1929 | 75 |
| 1930 | 71 |
| 1931 | 60 |
| 1932 | 75 |
| 1933 | 57 |
| 1934 | 61 |
| 1935 | 67 |
| 1936 | 61 |
| 1937 | 77 |
| 1938 | 77 |
| 1939 | 64 |
| 1940 | 67 |
| 1941 | 60 |
| 1942 | 55 |
| 1943 | 68 |
| 1944 | 60 |
| 1945 | 59 |
| 1946 | 73 |
| 1947 | 85 |
| 1948 | 70 |
| 1949 | 82 |
| 1950 | 57 |
| 1951 | 81 |
| 1952 | 73 |
| 1953 | 82 |
| 1954 | 83 |
| 1955 | 84 |
| 1956 | 83 |
| 1957 | 88 |
| 1958 | 62 |
| 1959 | 73 |
| 1960 | 71 |
| 1961 | 65 |
| 1962 | 63 |
| 1963 | 64 |
| 1964 | 76 |
| 1965 | 48 |
| 1966 | 46 |
| 1967 | 50 |
| 1968 | 55 |
| 1969 | 44 |
| 1970 | 51 |
| 1971 | 57 |
| 1972 | 49 |
| 1973 | 63 |
| 1974 | 59 |
| 1975 | 39 |
| 1976 | 65 |
| 1977 | 59 |
| 1978 | 73 |
| 1979 | 92 |
| 1980 | 131 |
| 1981 | 146 |
| 1982 | 137 |
| 1983 | 172 |
| 1984 | 206 |
| 1985 | 195 |
| 1986 | 155 |
| 1987 | 122 |
| 1988 | 138 |
| 1989 | 134 |
| 1990 | 126 |
| 1991 | 140 |
| 1992 | 129 |
| 1993 | 118 |
| 1994 | 95 |
| 1995 | 105 |
| 1996 | 96 |
| 1997 | 123 |
| 1998 | 172 |
| 1999 | 152 |
| 2000 | 176 |
| 2001 | 164 |
| 2002 | 161 |
| 2003 | 202 |
| 2004 | 228 |
| 2005 | 232 |
| 2006 | 247 |
| 2007 | 273 |
| 2008 | 302 |
| 2009 | 351 |
| 2010 | 500 |
| 2011 | 551 |
| 2012 | 594 |
| 2013 | 634 |
| 2014 | 755 |
| 2015 | 830 |
| 2016 | 1,012 |
| 2017 | 988 |
| 2018 | 1,066 |
| 2019 | 1,162 |
| 2020 | 1,051 |
| 2021 | 978 |
| 2022 | 943 |
| 2023 | 893 |
| 2024 | 797 |
Prince through the decades
- Prince peaked in 2019, when 1,162 babies were named Prince in the US.
- The 2020s were Prince's strongest decade, averaging 932 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Prince has risen 119% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Prince currently ranks #404 in the US and is holding steady.