Prentiss
boy namePrentiss entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #921 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
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rank today
#921
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #921 |
| 1890s | #1015 |
| 1900s | #1139 |
| 1910s | #1433 |
| 1920s | #1504 |
| 1930s | #1384 |
| 1940s | #1227 |
| 1950s | #1316 |
| 1960s | #1451 |
| 1970s | #1708 |
| 1980s | #2092 |
| 1990s | #3794 |
| 2000s | #6553 |
| 2010s | #8005 |
| 2020s | #9627 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Prentiss are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Prentiss alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Prentiss in 2025?
- Prentiss is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Prentiss most popular?
- Prentiss peaked in 1887, reaching #921 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Prentiss with classmates?
- Prentiss will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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