Prince

Rank 347th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Prince was 347th most popular baby name for boys and 700th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 938 babies were named Prince in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,584 babies in the United States were named Prince. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Prince is around 13 to 21 years old.

The name "Prince" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Prince is .

Prince Meaning & Origin

The name Prince traditionally signifies a male member of royalty, often associated with authority and nobility, therefore evoking connotations of leadership, power, and respect.

The name Prince is described as regal, majestic and distinguished.

Pronunciation

Prince is pronounced prince in English. The name Prince has 6 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

The yellow line indicates overall rank of the name. The pink and blue area indicates the total number of girls and boys named "Prince".

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Fun Facts about Prince

  • The name Prince has been used not only for humans but also for pets. In fact, "Prince" is one of the most popular names for male dogs in the United States.

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Geography

Where is the name Prince most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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