Prince
boy name#447 in 2025Prince entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #297 in 2019, ranks #447 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#447
rank today
#297
peak (2019)
703
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #422 |
| 1890s | #465 |
| 1900s | #461 |
| 1910s | #605 |
| 1920s | #748 |
| 1930s | #828 |
| 1940s | #859 |
| 1950s | #900 |
| 1960s | #1026 |
| 1970s | #1104 |
| 1980s | #738 |
| 1990s | #1007 |
| 2000s | #832 |
| 2010s | #400 |
| 2020s | #368 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Prince has been most popular in TX, FL, NY.
Living bearers
About 20,000 people named Prince are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Prince is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Prince in 2025?
- Prince ranks #447 among US boy names in 2025, with 703 babies given the name.
- When was the name Prince most popular?
- Prince peaked in 2019, reaching #297 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Prince with classmates?
- Prince will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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