Girl nameCurrently #10,863 in the USFalling
Providence
//ˈpɹɑvədəns//
3 syllablesPeak year: 192410 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Providence'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.
Providence's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Providence |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 25 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Providence through the decades
- Providence peaked in 1924, when 29 babies were named Providence in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Providence has fallen 12% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Providence currently ranks #10,863 in the US and is cooling off.
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