Princeton

Rank 496th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Princeton was 496th most popular baby name for boys and 1,017th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 607 babies were named Princeton in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,525 babies in the United States were named Princeton. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Princeton is around 9 to 11 years old.

The name "Princeton" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Princeton is Princ.

Princeton Meaning & Origin

Princeton is a name often associated with prestige and intelligence, drawing connotations from the renowned Ivy League university of the same name.

The name Princeton is described as sophisticated, intelligent and aspirational.

Pronunciation

Princeton is pronounced prins-tun in English. The name Princeton has 9 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Princeton

  • Princeton is the name of a prestigious university in New Jersey, USA, that has educated two U.S. Presidents - James Madison and Woodrow Wilson. It was also the location of Albert Einstein's residence during his time in the United States.

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Geography

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