Boy nameCurrently #5,817 in the USFalling
Princeston
3 syllablesPeak year: 201610 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
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Princeston's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Princeston |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 16 |
Princeston through the decades
- Princeston peaked in 2016, when 38 babies were named Princeston in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Princeston has risen 117% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Princeston currently ranks #5,817 in the US and is cooling off.