Prentice
boy name#10695 in 2025Prentice entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #784 in 1939, ranks #10695 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
#10695
rank today
#784
peak (1939)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #834 |
| 1890s | #993 |
| 1900s | #1104 |
| 1910s | #1116 |
| 1920s | #1149 |
| 1930s | #1102 |
| 1940s | #1034 |
| 1950s | #1146 |
| 1960s | #1197 |
| 1970s | #1305 |
| 1980s | #1535 |
| 1990s | #3016 |
| 2000s | #4815 |
| 2010s | #5458 |
| 2020s | #9411 |
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Prentice are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Prentice alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Prentice in 2025?
- Prentice ranks #10695 among US boy names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Prentice most popular?
- Prentice peaked in 1939, reaching #784 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Prentice with classmates?
- Prentice will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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